Laserfiche WebLink
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br />Appropriation <br />Agenda Date Requested:November 8, 2021 <br />Requested By:Michael Dolby, Finance Director Source of Funds:Utility/CIP <br />Department:Finance <br />Account Number:Multiple <br />Amount Budgeted:$485,000.00 <br />ReportResolutionOrdinance <br />Amount Requested:$485,000.00 <br />Exhibits:Sole Source Letter from Neptune <br />Budgeted Item:YesNo <br /> <br />SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION <br />The Cityof La Porte <br />Neptune water meters and parts. Components of other manufacturers are not <br />compatible with the Neptune system. Core and Main of Houston is the only distributor <br />in the Houston and Southeast Texas area for the Neptune meters and parts making <br />them the sole source supplier for this area. <br />to insure the accuracy of the AMR system through the replacement ofresidential and <br />commercial meters, meter interface units, registers and antennas. Due to the electronic <br />components of the meter; the interface units, registers and antennas are not repaired <br />but replaced with new parts as needed. Neptune meters are reliable and each cycle we <br />are able to read 97% electronically.The life cycle of a meter is about ten years. These <br />parts will be purchased as needed throughout FY 2021-2022. The budgeted amount <br />includes residential and commercial meter replacement programs, newservices and <br />meter repairs. <br />Due to the City purchasing more than $50,000 of material and parts from one sole- <br />source vendor, staff is recommending that City Council authorize approval to purchase <br />Neptune meters and parts from Core and Main of Houston. <br />ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL <br />Authorize approval to purchase Neptune meters and parts from Core and Main <br />of Houston. <br />Approved for the City Council meeting agenda <br /> <br />