Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase spending authority – Department of Public Works, 24ITB1326442A-BKJ, Water Meter Reading in an amount not to exceed $441,034.00 with Texas Meter & Device Company (Waco, TX) to provide water meter reading services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts District 1 X
District 2
X
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: Fulton County provides water distribution services to four cities North of the Chattahoochee River, including Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, and a portion of Roswell. Residential and commercial water meters are read by an on-site contractor who records the readings and provides the data to the Finance Department to send out bills to the customers.
Scope of Work: The Department of Public Works is requesting an additional $441,034.00 in spending authority with Texas Meter & Device Company for FY2026, in addition to the $658,966.00 previously approved by the Board of Commissioners under Agenda Item No. 25-0821 on November 5, 2025. With this increase in spending authority, the total FY2026 for water meter reading will be approximately $1,100,000.00.
The FY2026 budget allocation was not changed based on the expectation that t...
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