HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 24 - Water MetersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WATER METERS AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider renewal of the sole source agreement for the
purchase and installation of water meters and associated equipment from
HydroPro Solutions, LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total contract
amount of $650,000.
BACKGROUND: This item provides for the renewal of a sole source agreement with
HydroPro Solutions, LLC for the purchase and as -needed installation of
water meters from 5/8" (residential meters) up to 8" (industrial users). City
Council approved the contract with HydroPro on November 17, 2020 and
3,386 meters have been replaced to date. This contract renewal should
allow us to meet our goal to replace 2,800 meters in FY 2023. Funding for
this program is included in the utility budget.
The purchase of water meters and required communication hardware will
be made as a sole source purchase from HydroPro Solutions, LLC in
accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
§252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.