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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID NO. 1415-27 FOR THE PURCHASE OF COPPER METER YOKES FOR WATER METERS, HDPE METER BOXES WITH CAST IRON LIDS, AND WATER LINE REPAIR CLAMPS FOR THE LINE MAINTENANCE DIVISION.
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BACKGROUND. Water Maintenance Crews use repair clamps to effect repairs on ruptured water mains. These clamps come in many lengths and diameters and are used according to the specific type and extent of the break. Division specifications require all-stainless steel repair clamps due to the soil conditions in Norman. Each manufacturer uses stainless steel technology and all repair clamps are compatible among suppliers.
Copper meter yokes are used in connecting the water meter and residential service lines to the City water main. The HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) meter boxes with cast iron lids are used to cover the water meter when installing a new meter service. A purchase of approximately 500-700 copper meter yokes and HDPE meter boxes is foreseen for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 (FYE15).
DISCUSSION. Bid No. 1415-27 provides competitive prices for the purchase, on an "as needed" basis, for varied repair clamps, copper meter yokes for water meters, and meter boxes. Seven vendors were invited to bid; five bidders responded. Bids were opened on October 2, 2014. The attached bid tabulation provides a complete accounting of these bids.
Bid prices increased .5% for copper meter yokes due to provisions of the federal Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA) no-lead brass requirement. Bid prices for stainless steel repair clamps decreased 1 % for some categories over the current contract amounts approved in 2013. Bid prices for high density polyethylene plastic (HDPE) meter boxes increased in cost by 7% from current contract amounts in 2013.
RECOMMENDATION. It is recommended that Bid No. 1415-27 be awarded to the lowest and best bidders as follows:
Copper Meter Yokes for Water Meters
Awarded to: American Waterworks Suppl...
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