REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 20ITB100720A-CJC, Water Meter Testing and Repairs in the amount of $156,575.00 with Taylor Made Industries, Inc. dba Taylor Meter Technology, to provide water meter testing and repairs. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
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In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $49,999.99 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
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The contract with the vendor, Taylor Made Industries, Inc. dba Taylor Meter Technology provides for the testing of water meters and verifies accuracy of these meters within the water supply system in North Fulton County. This service is required for water meters that have stopped or run slowly and includes performing the necessary repairs of the water meters as directed by Fulton County Public Works staff.
Community Impact: By providing independent meter testing, customer billing issues are resolved efficiently. Customer confidence is increased by providing meter testing and is billed correctly. The accuracy of meters directly affects revenue which can affect water rates.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of lowest responsible bidder to Taylor Made Industries, Inc. dba Taylor Meter Technology with two renewal options.
Project Implications: Water meter testing and repairs of large t...
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