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, 23ITB458876A-KM, Small Water Meter Installation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with Jewel of the South, Inc. (Conyers, GA) to provide small water meter installation services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025.
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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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works is requesting an increase in spending authority to the 2025 contract renewal 23ITB458876A-KM with Jewel of the South, Inc. (Conyers, GA) in the amount of $250,000.00 to provide additional small water meter installation services. Due to the significant amount of malfunctioning meters identified by the new meter reading contractor, the initial contract amount has been exhausted. In 2025, approximately 305 malfunctioning meters were replaced and 25 new meter installations were completed with their respective milling and paving costs. By increasing the spending authority, we estimate that an additional 150 malfunctioning meters could be replaced.
Community Impact: Failure to provide these services can negatively impact the operational support the Water Services Division provides to the Billing Department beca...
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