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AGENDA TITLE:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution 99-124 and Authorizing Purchase of Time-
of-Use Electronic Meters from Trimark Associates, lnc. ($40,000)
September 18,2019
Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
BAC KGROUND INFORMATION
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 99-124 and authorizing the
purchase of time-of-use electronic meters from Trimark Associates,
lnc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
ln '1999 by Resolution 99-124,the City Council approved the
standardization of demand and time-of-use meters for Lodi Electric
Utility's (LEU) largest commercial and industrial customers.
While this standardization has served LEU and its large commercial and industrial customers well for a
number of years, these meters are no longer readily available and have outlived their useful life due to
changes in the communication industry moving to 4G technology. ln addition, they are not as competitively
priced as other full featured models.
The market has changed in the past few years and pricing for similar meters is approximately 40 percent
less. ln the current market, LEU is now able to purchase a more advanced meter with a 4G
communication module installed within the meter, including mass memory for data retention for several
hundred dollars less per unit. In addition, the associated software from the manufacturers is free and
support is readily available. There are currently two vendors that offer the meter that would meet LEU's
needs. Proposals were requested from both vendors as outlined below:
LEU proposes to purchase 55 meters from Trimark for existing needs as well as to maintain inventory on
hand. With the phasing out of the 3G communication standard by major cell carriers by the end of 2019
and the estimated lead time associated with the proposed meter purchase, it is important that LEU move
forward with this action in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $40,000.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: lncluded in Fiscal Year 2019/20 Account No. 50064400.72360.
Andrew C. Keys
Deputy City Manager/lnternal Services Director
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Jéf¡ {dirneimer
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Rod Brown, Substation and Metering Supervisor
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Vendor $/Meter
Trimark Associates, lnc $650.00
Wesco Distribution $681.85
APPROVED:
Schwaba Manager
RESOLUTTON NO. 2019-200
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 99-124; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZ|NG THE
PURCHASE OF TIME-OF.USE ELECTRONIC METERS FROM
TRIMARK ASSOCIATES, INC., OF FOLSOM
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 99-124, the City Council approved the standardization of
demand and time-of-use meters for Lodi Electric Utility's (LEU) largest commercial and
industrial customers; and
WHEREAS, these meters are no longer competitively priced, not readily available, and
have outlived their useful life due to changes in the communication industry moving to 4G
technology; and
WHEREAS, in the current market, LEU is now able to purchase a more-advanced meter
with a 4G communication module installed within the meter, including mass memory for data
retention for several hundred dollars less per unit; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from two vendors that currently offer the proposed
meter; and
WHEREAS, LEU proposes to purchase 55 meters from Trimark Associates, lnc., for
existing needs, as well as to maintain inventory on hand; and
WHEREAS, w]th the phasing out of the 3G communication standard by major cell
carriers by the end of 2019 and the estimated lead time associated with the proþosed meter
purchase, it is important that LEU move fon¡vard with this action in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends rescinding Resolution No. 99-124 and authorizing thepurchase of 55 time-of-use electronic meters from Trimark Associates, lnc., of Foì-som,
California, in an amount not to exceed 940,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby rescind
Resolution No. 99-124 and authorize the purchase of 55 time-of-use electronic meiers from
Trimark Associates, lnc., of Folsom, California, in an amount not to exceed 940,000.
Dated: September18,2019
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-200 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 1 8, 201g, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
2019-200
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Clerk
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