HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 16, 2008 K-04AGENDA ITEM V* 4
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for
Residential Water Meter Installation Project (Phase 3); and Approve Solicitation
of Bids for 1,930 Water Meters and 400 Electronic Radio Transponders
MEETING DATE: July 16,2008
PREPAREDBY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for
bids for the Residential Water Meter Installation Project (Phase 3) and
approve the solicitation of bids for 1,930 residential water meters and
400 separate electronic radio transponders (ERTs).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Residential Water Meter Installation Project (Phase 3) includes
the installation of approximately 1,930 domestic water meters with
remote reading capabilities and 400 ERTs at the locations as shown
on Exhibit A. At the time that Council is requested to award the
contract for installation of the water meters, a separate request for authorization to purchase the meters
and ERTs will be made. This should complete the installation of paid residential water meters associated
with homes built since 1992.
This project is the third phase of the water meter installation program. Phase 1 was a pilot project that
included the installation of 394 domestic water meters with remote read capabilities, while Phase 2
included the installation an additional 542 domesticwater meters with remote reading capabilities. Phase 3
will install water meters in residential subdivisions which have meter boxes already installed. The project
will also replace approximately400 ERTs which were installed with the water meter pilot project in 2005 at
an estimated cost of $32,500. The previously installed ERTs from the pilot project area have less power
(50 watts vs. the new 60 watts), are unreliable, and have short signal ranges. The new ERTs will provide
more reliable and consistent readings and a longer battery life. The affected residents will still be charged
a flat rate for their water usage until such time that City starts the usage -based water billing program,
which, by state law, must begin by January 1, 2011.
The plans and specifications are on file in the Public Works Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The money for this projectwill be coming from the Water Capital Fund. The
budget appropriation is $489,000 for the 2008109 fiscal year. At the time of
award, an additional $68,000 will need to be appropriated from the Water
Fund for this project.
Project Estimate: $557,000
Budgeted: 2008109 fiscal year
Planned Bid Opening Date: August 13, 2008
F. Wally aidelin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Lyman Chang/Senior Civil Engineer
Attachment
cc: Purchasing Officer Water Service Manager Senior Civil Engineer Chang
APPROVED:
Blair King, Ci anager
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