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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS FOR AUTOMATED METER READING PROJECT
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WHEREAS, bids were opened on December 3, 2007, for the automated meter reading project; and
WHEREAS, six firms picked up bid documents, but only our current water meter equipment supplier submitted a bid; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service has determined that the bid received is valid and the equipment is compatible with existing City equipment, and recommended we proceed with HD Supply Waterworks; and
WHEREAS, this project will be completed over a number of years and will be funded from the bond package with said funds appropriated each year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Service is hereby authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, 3015 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, for the Automated Meter Reading Project, in accordance with City specifications; said proposal attached as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($285,000) was set aside each year in the 2007 and 2008 Appropriations to Account No. 652.351.5596, WSCI, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That bond proceeds have been set aside in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($304,000) to Account 651.350.5596, Water, Capital Projects/Improvements; and THREE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($304,000) to Account No. 661.360.5596, Sewer, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.