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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Steven M. Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities General Manager DATE: January 28, 2025 SUBJECT: Res 25-28 Approve Purchase of 2025 Water Meters and Transmitters from Core & Main for Water Utility Division ($968,995)

BACKGROUND

On September 13, 2006, the Common Council approved waiving bids for a new Sensus water meter reading system utilizing wireless technology.  Based on Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s (PSC) requirements, the City of Oshkosh must test and replace meters every ten (10) years.  The cost to replace an existing meter is less than the testing, rebuilding, and re-installation costs.

ANALYSIS

Our provider, Core & Main, has provided a proposal for the water meters and transmitters for 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT

The total fiscal impact of the 2025 meter and transmitter purchase will be $968,995.  This purchase will be funded from Account #05411810-1746/Water Utility Administration-Meters.  The annual cost varies each year depending upon equipment inventory and the installation schedule.

RECOMMENDATION

Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code (Code) provides that, subject to approval of the City Manager, purchases may be made without following a formal competitive bidding process when the purchase is from only one (1) source of supply or when standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.  In accordance with Section 12-11 of the Code and with the approval by the Interim City Manager, I am hereby recommending approval of this purchase.

Attachments RES 25-28 Core & Main wtr mtr proposal

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