DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 23ITB08142023A-JWT, Large Water Meter Installation, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, with Jewel of the South, Inc. (Conyers, GA), to provide large water meter installation services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
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: This contract provides for the installation of large water meters on unmetered fire services, a meter replacement program, and new installations for large water users.
Scope of Work: The large meter installation contract allows for the installation of large water meters (meters greater than 2") on fire service lines and larger water lines serving new developments. Additionally, this contract allows for the replacement of existing large water meters when doing so is identified as necessary by Public Works staff.
The overall amount of work undertaken by this contract by the vendor will likely decrease over time as the Metering as a Service (MaaS) project is implemented in 2026. However, until such time when the MaaS vendor is fully engaged to install new water meters, this vendor (Jewel of the South) will...
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