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, 21ITB000019A-CJC, Water Meter Reading in an amount not to exceed $392,496.00 with Bermex, Inc. (Stow, OH) to provide water meter reading services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)
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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: Department of Public Works recommends the renewal of the contract with Bermex, Inc. to provide water meter reading services.
Scope of Work: The contractor provides daily water meter readings and completion of field service orders for the water distribution system in the North Fulton County Service Area. In order to accurately bill and collect funds for water used and sewage treated, the quantity of water used by customers of the North Fulton County Water System is continuously metered. Water meters are read on a monthly or bi-monthly basis to determine the quantity used and associated charges to be billed. The contractor will be required to complete approximately 2,000-meter reads per workday, as assigned by the Departments of Public Works and Finance.
Community Impact: Without accurate meter readings, the Public Works and Finance Dep...
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