HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2015-09-15 Item 2D - Resolution - Sole-Source Purchase of Sensus Water Meters and Rugid Pump ControllersCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerlon, Mayor
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Gibersom, Public Works Director
BY: Pat BrodiB, Operations Manager
DATE: September 11, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution for Sole-Source Purchase of Sensus Water Meters
and Rugid Pump Controllers
ISSUE
Approve Resolution for the sole-source purchase ofGensus water meters and Rugid pump station
control systems in accordance with RCW 39.04.280(l)(a).
BACKGROUND
The City has used 8eDSUS meters for all water customers over the last 3O+ years. Additionally the
Automatic Meter Read (AMR) technology was added and is consistent for the City's Eden billing
system. It is important that this sole source platform for the Sensus meters be maintained for a
uniform parts and tool inventory and non-interruptible customer billing. Another important aspect iD
daily operations iG8 water meter replacement program 8Sa result Of new regulations in the Safe
Drinking Water Act. The new [8gU|8UODG require that all brOOZ8 meters contain OO more than .25%
lead and w8 are gradually replacing those meters. Ferguson Waterworks iG the regional vendor for
8eOSUSMete[S.
The City CU[nenUv has 10 S8vv8[ |UL Gt3hODS. 5 storm |UM StGtiODG' 1 two-MG F8GeRxJir tank and
pump station, and 4 wholesale water supply taps. Starting iO1995, Public Works converted all
alarm functions, pump control logic, spread spectrum radio communication, and data logging
functions to one specific type of panel through Rugid Computer for operational consistency at all lift
stations. These configurations were built and supported by Calvert Technical 88[ViCeS. Inc.
ANALYSIS
The City's water meters and sewer pump control panels are limited to8sole-source for
compatibility with the existing system. This Resolution will authorize the Public Works Department
to purchase equipment from Rugid and Sensus to match current needs and maintain operational
consistency in accordance with the waiver authorization denoted under RCW 39.04.280(l)(a).
RECOMMENDATION
COUOCi| is being asked LO approve the Resolution for SO|8-SOU[CB pU[Ch8SiDg Of SeDGUS VV8te[
meters and RUgid pump station CODtnO| SVSt8[D8 and consider this item OD the Consent Agenda 81
September 21,2O15 Regular meeting.
Attachments: Draft Sole Source Resolution
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, WAIVING THE
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
SOLE- SOURCE PURCHASE OF THE RUGID PUMP
CONTROL SYSTEM PANELS AND SENSUS WATER
METERS WITH AUTOMATIC METER READING.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(1)(a) provides for exemption from competitive bidding
requirements when purchases are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of
supply; and
WHEREAS, the City's water, sewer, and surface water utility systems are equipped
with matching equipment and control systems for consistent operational uniformity; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has 10 sewer lift stations, 5 storm lift stations, 1 two -
MG reservoir tank and pump station, and 4 wholesale water supply taps; and
WHEREAS, the City's existing control system consists of pumping control panels
manufactured by Rugid Computer; and
WHEREAS, the City uses Sensus water meters with automatic meter reading
capability compatible with the City's Eden utility billing system;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It has been determined that the City's water meters and sewer pump
control panels are limited to a sole source. The competitive bidding requirements for
the City's purchase of pumping control panels and water meters are hereby waived in
order to ensure compatibility with the existing system.
Section 2. The Public Works Department is authorized to purchase equipment
from Rugid Computer and Sensus for the City's water, sewer and surface water utility
systems to match current needs and maintain operational consistency in accordance
with the waiver authorization denoted under RCW 39.04.280(2)(x)
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this _ day of
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Kate Kruller, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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