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CONTRACT NO.
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER SERVICE METERS AND
APPURTENANCES FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
This AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF
FORT WORTH (the "City"), a home rule municipal corporation situated in IN Tarrant, Denton,
Parker and Wise Counties, Texas, acting by and through Jesus J. Chapa, its duly authorized Assistant
City Manager, and Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua Metric Sales Company ("Contractor"), a California
corporation and acting by and through Chris Thirkettle,its duly authorized President.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Contractor hereby agrees to provide the City with the supply of water service meters and
appurtenances for the Water Department as described in the Request for Proposal No. 16-0168 ("RFP").
The terms and conditions for the supply of the water service meters and appurtenances is attached to and
incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit "A". If there is a conflict between this Agreement and the
RFP,then this Agreement and shall prevail.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall commence upon August 31,2016(`Effective Date")and shall expire on
August 30, 2018, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. This
agreement may be renewed for up to two (2) additional two-year renewals at the City's sole option. The
City shall provide Contractor with written notice of its intent to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the
end of each term and the parties shall execute a written amendment to extend the term.
3. COMPENSATION.
The City shall pay Contractor an amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred
Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($2,518,530.34)
in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Payment Schedule and Unit Price attached
as Exhibit "B" as proposed by the Contractor in its response to the RFP, which is incorporated for
all purposes herein. Contractor shall not perform any additional services for the City not specified by this
Agreement unless the City requests and approves in writing the additional services and costs. The
City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Contractor not specified by this Agreement
unless the City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Termination for Convenience.
The City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by
providing the other party with 30 days written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal
period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this
Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were
received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions
of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated.
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OWWORTH.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, the City
shall pay Contractor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and
Contractor shall continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in
accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination.
5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Contractor hereby warrants to the City that Contractor has made full disclosure in writing of
any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's services under this Agreement. In
the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor
hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to the City in writing. Contractor, for itself and its
officers, agents and employees, further agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City
as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of the City. Contractor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall
not allow unauthorized users to access,modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way.
Contractor shall notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been
compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
6. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment
under this contract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this Contract
at no additional cost to the City. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall
give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to
the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until expiration of three (3) years after final
payment of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly
pertinent books,documents,papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the
subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor reasonable notice of
intended audits.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall operate as an independent contractor
as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or employee of the City.
Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall
have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible
for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors.
Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City,
its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, servants,
contractors and subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the
creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor.
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8. LIABII.ITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH,
TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY, INDEMNIFY,
HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND
EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY,INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OFANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR
MALFEASANCE OF CONTRACTOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an
assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Contractor under
which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this
Agreement. The Contractor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this
Agreement prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor
shall execute a written agreement with the Contractor referencing this Agreement under which
the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Contractor under
this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. The Contractor shall provide the City
with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
10. INSURANCE.
Contractor shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the
following minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any work pursuant
to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 Each accident on a combined single limit basis or
$250,000 Bodily injury per person
$500,000 Bodily injury per occurrence
$100,000 Property damage
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Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by the Contractor, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of the providing services under this Agreement.
"Any vehicle"shall be any vehicle owned,hired and non-owned
(c) Worker's Compensation
Statutory limits Employer's
liability
$100,000 Each accident/occurrence
$100,000 Disease-per each employee
$500,000 Disease-policy limit
This coverage may be written as follows:
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with limits consistent with
statutory benefits outlined in the Texas workers' Compensation Act(Art. 8308 — 1.01 et seq.
Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.) and minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability of
$100,000 each accidentloccurrence,$500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and
$100,000 per disease per employee
(d) Professional Liability(Errors&Omissions)
$1,000,000 Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage shall be claims-made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the City to evidence coverage.
10.2 Certificates.
Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Contractor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement. All policies except Workers' Compensation shall be endorsed
to name the City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. All policies
shall contain a Waiver of Subrogation for the benefit of the City of Fort Worth. The
term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agent, and volunteers in respect
to the contracted services. Any failure on the part of the City to request required
insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. A
minimum of thirty(3 0)days notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be
provided to the City. Ten(10) days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment
of premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto Contractor's insurance policies. Notice
shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS,ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations. If the City notifies Contractor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or
regulations,Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
12. NON-DISCRDHNATION COVENANT.
Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor's duties and
obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group
of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. If any claim arises from an alleged violation of this non-
discrimination covenant by Contractor, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors or successors
in interest, Contractor agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend the City and hold the
City harmless from such claim.
13. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined
to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or
representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or (3)
received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as
follows:
To the CITY: To CONTRACTOR:
City of Fort Worth Thirkettle Corp.dba Aqua Metric Sales Co.
Jesus J. Chapa,Assistant City Manager Chris Thirkettle,President
1000 Throckmorton Street 6700 Guada Coma Drive
Fort Worth TX 76102-6311 Schertz,TX 78154
Facsimile: (817)392-8654 Facsimile: (210)967-6305
With a Copy to City Attorney
Same Address
14. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers.
15. NO WAIVER.
The failure of the City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's or
Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any
future occasion.
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16. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas. If
any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of this Agreement, venue
for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
17. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
18. FORCE MAJEURE.
The City and Contractor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in
performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force majeure),
including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God,
acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority,transportation problems and/or any other similar causes.
19. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement.
20. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved
against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto.
21. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS.
No extension, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless such extension, modification, or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed
by an authorized representative and delivered on behalf of such party.
22. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including the schedule of exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and
Contractor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict
with any provision of this Agreement.
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23. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY.
The person signing this agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute
this agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by
proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. The other party is fully entitled to
rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this day
of V-2016.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
THIRKETTLE CORPORATION DBA AQUA
METRIC SALES COMPANY:
By:
Jesus J. Chaps
Assistant City Manager By:
Chris Thirkettle
President
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Date: September 6, 2016
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Title: September 6, 2016
LEGALITY:
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Senior Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: P-11926
Date Approved: 8/30/16
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE METERS&APPURTENANCES
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 General: The specification shall cover requirements for meters and appurtenances, which
shall be used in customer water services. The meter types, sizes and estimated quantities
shall be listed in the Price Proposal Form, Exhibit `B", which shall be completed by the
Contractors.
1.2 Quantities: The quantities reflected in the Price Proposal Form, Exhibit "B", shall be
estimated based on the best available information.Payment to the successful Contractor(s)
shall be based on actual quantities ordered, shipped, received and accepted. The City of
Fort Worth shall not guarantee the purchase of any specific type or amount of goods and
services during the period of the agreement. The amount of goods and services ordered
shall, depending upon actual needs of the City.
1.3 Applications:The meters specified herein and purchased under the resulting contract,shall
be used for the measurement of potable cold water in residential,commercial and industrial
services.
2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The general requirements shall be similar to the Scope of Services, Section 30.0, of the RFP.
Specifications applicable to specific meters are contained in Section 3.0, of Exhibit"A".
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS&REFERNCES
3.1 Qualified Contractors shall include manufacturers, manufacturer representatives,
distributors, or other firms capable of providing the goods and services specified herein.
3.2 The manufacturers of proposed meters shall be engaged regularly and continuously for at
least ten(10)years in the production of meters for the water utility industry.
3.3 Meters proposed shall have a minimum of three(3)years satisfactory operating experience
as marketable products. Contractors shall list any meter offered that has not been in
production for three (3)years. Certified copies of sales records shall be required as proof
that the manufacturer has been selling meters as stipulated.
3.4 Meters not meeting the three(3)year satisfactory experience shall be supplemented with a
minimum of three (3) years of research and development, and satisfactory evaluation by
the Fort Worth Water Department.
3.5 Meters proposed shall be in satisfactory use for a minimum of one(1)year, in a municipal
water system comparable to the City of Fort Worth's system.
3.6 Contractors shall provide three (3) references with at least 1 references of similar size to
Fort Worth water system.
4.0 STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
4.1 The components of the proposed meters and appurtenances(including housing,measuring
element, seals,etc.),shall comply with the lead-free provisions of the Safe Drinking Water
Act (SDWA), certified to National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and American National
Standards Institute(ANSI) Standards 61 and 372. In addition,meters shall comply with or
shall exceed specific applicable standards as specified under section 3.0, "Qualifications
&References".
4.2 The City shall require an affidavit from the manufacturer or contractor, that the proposed
meters comply with all applicable standards and requirements specified herein.
4.3 Failure to meet any part of the specification shall be sufficient cause for rejection of
proposals.
5.0 MARKINGS
5.1 Meters shall be clearly marked with the following information:
• Manufacturer's name;
• Serial number;
• Meter size;
• Direction of flow;
• Date of manufacture.
5.2 The meter's serial number shall be marked on the outside of the meter housing and register
lid. A barcode label with the serial number shall be permanently affixed to allow for
Automatic Identification and Data Capture(AIDC).
5.3 The direction of flow and meter size shall be with raised markings on the meter's housing.
5.4 Use of date coding in lieu of stamping actual date on register face, shall be acceptable,
provided that prior to the first shipment of meters, the manufacturer furnishes proper
documentation which shall allow for easy identification of meter manufacturing date.
6.0 ANMAMI
6.1 The Fort Worth Water Department shall implement the Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) for the City within the near future. All meters proposed shall be AMI system
compliant and"ready"for usage.
6.2 The general definition of AMI system "ready" in this specification shall mean that the
metering unit has integrated circuitry for sensing, processing and transmitting capability
for measured flows,consumption,identification,diagnostic and other operational data. See
section 7.0, "Registration",for encoder requirements.
6.3 AMI endpoints shall be required under this specification. Contractors shall specify and
provide prices for In-Line Connectors(ILC)required for installing endpoints in Exhibit B,
"Price Proposal Form".ILC's shall utilize universal mounts or receptacles,and furnished
with the meters. Where multiple ILC connection types shall be available, the Contractor
shall specify the type and the specific brand of endpoint they are connected to.
6.4 Meters that shall be compatible with the chosen AMI system and based on industry
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) shall be preferred. Meters
that are based on proprietary protocol or limited compatibility, shall be rejected.
Contractors shall specify the brand and model AMR/AMI endpoints that are compatible
with their proposed meters.
6.5 Positive displacement,turbine and compound meters shall be AMI system equipped.
7.0 REGISTRATION
7.1 Registers shall be self-contained, hermetically sealed to prevent moisture intrusion and
fogging, and incorporate a tamper-proof mounting design.
7.2 The register face and odometer/totalizer shall be oriented to allow reading from the inlet
(City)side of the meter.
7.3 The Unit of Measurement (UOM) for consumption shall be in cubic feet(cu). Electronic
displays shall have the capability to configure the number of digits visible to meter readers.
7.4 Battery powered meter/registers shall have a minimum of twenty(20)year operating life,
and shall be warranted accordingly.
7.5 Where encoded registers are required, encoder shall be the "absolute" type that provides
direct electronic transmission of the complete odometer wheel positions (reading) to
AMR/AMI system reading devices when interrogated. Absolute encoders that are
compatible with multiple manufacturers AMR/AMI system endpoints are preferred.
Incremental type encoders shall not be acceptable.Absolute encoders using brushless/non-
contact sensing(e.g. optical, capacitive, or inductive sensing) of odometer wheel position
shall be preferred. Encoders shall be designed to prevent or correct ambiguity caused by
odometer transitions. Encoder shall have a factory installed and potted inline connector
(ILC) for attaching endpoints that utilize universal mounts or receptacles. Encoders shall
be based on industry standard ASCII format. Encoder transmission shall be a minimum of
four(4) digits of all ten (10) positions of the odometer wheel. Encoders shall conform to
American National Standards Institute/American Water Works Association
(ANSI/AWWA)C707 latest edition.
7.6 Registers for meters less than two(2) inches, shall have a minimum of three(3)feet lead.
Meters greater than two(2) inches, shall have a minimum of ten(10)feet lead.
8.0 OPERATING CONDITIONS
Meters shall be designed for use with potable water up to temperatures of 120 degrees Fahrenheit
and working pressures of 150 pounds per square inch(psi).
9.0 TOOLS&REPAIR PARTS
9.1 Contractors shall provide a complete price list of all required repair parts for each type of
meter proposed. Pricing shall include the percent discount off the list price offered to the
City. The City reserves the right to purchase repair parts at the specified discount, even if
the proposed meters are not purchased.
9.2 Any specialty tools or equipment required to program, calibrate, or maintain meters shall
be provided annually. Specialty, tools shall be itemized and priced in Exhibit B, "Price
Proposal Form".
10.0 SHIPPING&DELIVERY
10.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering all meters in first class condition. The
City shall inspect and test selected meters at the flows specified in the latest revision of the
AWWA Manual M6. Meters failing to register accurately according to the test
specifications, shall be rejected and returned to the Contractor. Rejected meters shall be
replaced at no cost to the City. Rejection of multiple meters within the same group or lot,
shall result in rejection of entire group or lot.
10.2 The City of Fort Worth has specific requirements for the packaging of meters and labeling
of shipping containers. The specific packaging requirements shall be determined prior to
issuing the contract(s), and shall be incorporated accordingly.
10.3 To facilitate inventory tracking,each box and pallet of meters shall be uniquely numbered
and affixed with a barcode label,to allow electronic reading with a barcode reader.
11.0 SUBMITTALS
11.1 Contractors shall submit with their proposals, a complete catalogue of information for the
proposed meters, including a description of the materials incorporated, description of the
operations,parts list covering all the various parts of the meters and a price list for the parts
with a repair manual included. In addition, Contractors shall furnish published guaranteed
accuracy and head loss curves for each model and size of meters proposed as per AWWA
Meter Accuracy Standard.
11.2 The meter manufacturer shall provide "Affidavit of Compliance" duly certified by the
manufacturer's testing facility or an approved testing laboratory of full compliance with
applicable AWWA standards specified in Section 3.0 with each shipment of meters.
11.3 Each shipment of meters shall be accompanied with a complete listing of the following
information in hard and electronic forms:
Purchase Order No.; Meter ID; Unit of Registration;
Ship Date; Meter Manufacturer; Maximum Registration;
Quantity Shipped; Manufacture Date; Factory Test Date;
Number of Pallets Shipped; Meter Model; Low Flow Test;
Weight per Pallet; Catalog No.; Medium Flow Test;
Carton/Box No.; Meter Size; High Flow Test
Pallet No.; Register Model;
11.4 Electronic copies shall be in Microsoft Excel 2010 or later version, with each data in
separate columns.
12.0 TRAINING
12.1 The manufacturer or vendor shall provide training required for the meters included in their
proposal. Training must be listed and priced in the Price Proposal Forms.
12.2 Training shall be provided for up to ten(10)City employees per class,at the City's facility.
Contractor shall provide a listing and prices of any specialty tools or equipment required
to setup,calibrate,troubleshoot or maintain the meters.
12.3 The City may request on-site assistance with proposed electronic meters.
13.0 WARRANTY
13.1 The meters shall be warranted by the manufacturer against all mechanical defects due to
faulty materials and workmanship,and comply with all conditions stated in this document.
The warranties shall not apply to damages due to vandalism, negligence, excessive
operating conditions, accidents or acts of God.
13.2 The meter shall be guaranteed to operate and meet the new meter accuracy requirements,
of the AWWA new meter standards for accuracy (see warranty details in each section),
during which a pro-rated schedule is acceptable.
13.3 Where meters shall fail to operate properly during the warranty period,the parts to replace
such defects shall be supplied without charge (piece for piece) upon the return of such
defective parts OR upon the proper proof of such defects. Where meters, or a portion
thereof, must be replaced, the vendor shall assume all shipping charges; replace all
defective parts, and make necessary repairs required to replace and install such defective
meters in suitable condition. The meters shall be warranted to meet or exceed repaired
meter accuracy standards of AWWA Manual M-6 "Water Meters Selection, Installation,
Testing and Maintenance".
13.4 The Contractor shall furnish a written guarantee in the form of a warranty, bond or
notarized statement from a responsible officer of the firm to assure that the guarantee shall
be honored for the period or registration specified. The warranty requirements specified
herein shall govern over conflicts with the manufacturer's standard warranty.
13.5 Upon request by the City, the meter manufacturer shall submit a certificate and/or lab
analysis of a shipment indicating the copper content and alloys in any bronze part of the
meter, to verify compliance with these specifications. The City shall be named on the
manufacturer's warranty for the product and for any statement of guarantee.
13.6 If the meters do not perform as guaranteed, the manufacturer shall replace meters to
perform to AWWA Meter Accuracy Standards free of charge to the City, within 45 days
from date of notification of defect. The manufacturer shall pay freight cost to and from
factory or service center,plus the installation cost for replacing the unit.Pricing to be based
on predetermined costs provided by the Contractor and negotiated with the City.
13.7 If the City chooses not to perform testing prior to returning defective meters under a
performance guarantee claim,the manufacturer shall replace the meter,and charge the City
for testing at rates as provided in meter submittal approved by the City.The repair test rates
are subject to adjustment for each 1.0% increase or decrease in the cost of living from the
current year, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) (All Urban), of the U. S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Manual as of April 1, of the most current year. Please refer to
Exhibit C for meter test pricing.
14.0 METERS & APPURTENANCES POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METER WITH
ENCODER 5/8in.,3/4in.AND lin.
14.1 General: This specification shall cover positive displacement meters in sizes 5/8in., %in.
and 1 in. Meters shall typically be used in residential water service. Meters shall meet or
exceed all sections of AWWA Standard C-700, most recent revision.
14.2 Construction: Meters shall be designed and manufactured to provide long-term service
with minimal maintenance. The meter housing shall be made of a lead-free alloy material
with externally-threaded spuds.The measuring chamber shall have integral basket strainer
and made from a corrosion-resistant engineered polymer material. To simplify
maintenance,the register,measuring chamber unit and strainer shall be replaceable without
removing the meter housing from the installation. Case fasteners, including bolts, studs,
nuts, screws and washers,and strainers, shall be made of stainless steel.
14.3 Registration: Registration shall be direct reading magnetic drive, and hermetically sealed
to eliminate dirt, moisture and lens fogging. The magnetic coupling shall utilize high-
strength magnets, which provide positive, reliable and dependable coupling. Register
housings shall be constructed of a suitable engineering polymer, which provides full
protection of the register assembly, with a scratch resistant lens.
14.3.1 Registers shall have a unique identification number that is factory set into the
registers memory;
14.3.2 Attachment of the register to the meter shall contain a factory installed tamper
resistant means to inhibit unauthorized removal. Seal screws,tamper proof screws,
or locking pin devices are acceptable;
14.3.3 Register shall provide accurate and error free readings, via a Liquid Crystal
Display(LCD);
14.4.4 Register output data format shall be a 7-bit ASCII digital. Register shall be field
programmable for the number of digit readings, and user defined alphanumeric
identification.The register's ASCII digital output is capable of interfacing with the
AMI transponder to transmit data via radio signal;
14.4.5 Register shall have a 20 year warranty. Main case shall have a 25 year warranty.
Meter shall be warranted to perform to AWWA New Meter Accuracy Standards
for five(5)years.
14.5 Performance: Meter accuracy shall comply with or exceed AWWA Standard C700
specified accuracy(100± 1.5%)for the specified operating range.
14.6 Warranty: Positive displacement meters shall be warrantied as follows:
14.6.1 Meters shall perform to AWWA New Meter Accuracy Standards for a minimum
of five(5)years;
14.6.2 Meters shall perform to AWWA Repaired Meter Accuracy for a minimum of 15
years;
14.6.3 Main case will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of 25 years;
14.6.4 Encoded registers will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of
ten(10)years.
15.0 TURBINE METER WITH ENCODER lin.-1/2in.AND 2in.
15.1 General: Specification shall cover turbine water meters in sizes 1 in.-1/2in.and 2in.Meters
shall typically be used in commercial or irrigation water service, where constant or near
constant water flow is required. Meters shall meet or exceed all sections of AWWA
Standard C-701 for turbine meters, and exceed AWWA C700 residential standard's most
recent revision.
15.2 Construction: Meters shall be designed and manufactured to provide long-term service,
with minimal maintenance. The meter housing shall be epoxy coated ductile iron
composition,with elliptical flanged inlet and outlet connections. Case fasteners, including
bolts, studs, nuts, screws and washers, and strainers, shall be made of non-corrosive
material such as stainless steel or equal.
15.3 Strainer: Strainers as specified herein, shall be furnished with the meter, listed in the
Exhibit B, "Price Proposal Form". Turbine meter and strainer shall be pre-assembled as
a complete unit.
15.4 Registration: Registration shall be direct reading magnetic drive and hermetically sealed
to eliminate dirt, moisture and lens fogging. The magnetic coupling shall utilize magnets,
which provide positive, reliable and dependable coupling. Register housings shall be
constructed of a suitable engineering polymer or bronze,which provides full protection of
the register assembly,with a scratch resistant lens.
15.4.1 Attachment of the register to the meter shall contain a factory installed tamper
resistant means to inhibit unauthorized removal. Seal screws,tamper proof screws,
or locking pin devices are acceptable;
15.4.2 Register shall provide accurate and error free readings via a Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD);
15.4.3 Register output data format shall be a 7-bit ASCII digital. Register shall be field
programmable for number of digit readings and user defined alphanumeric
identification.The register's ASCII digital output is capable of interfacing with the
AMI transponder to transmit data via radio signal.
15.5 Performance: Meter accuracy shall comply with or exceed AWWA Standard C700
specified accuracy(100± 1.5%)for the specified operating range.
15.6 Warranty: Turbine meters shall be warrantied as follows:
15.6.1 Meters shall perform to AWWA New Meter Accuracy Standards for a minimum
of one(1)year;
15.6.2 Main case shall be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of 15 years;
15.6.3 Encoded registers shall be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of
ten(10)years.
16.0 TURBINE METER WITH ENCODER& STRAINER 3in.,4in.,6in.,8in.AND loin.
16.1 General: Specification shall cover turbine type water meters in sizes as listed.Meters will
typically be used in irrigation, commercial and industrial water service. Turbine meters
shall conform to the AWWA Standard C701 Class II's most recent revision.
16.2 Construction: Turbine meter shall be in-line, horizontal-axis, high velocity, magnetic
drive type, designed and manufactured to provide long-term service, with minimal
maintenance. The main case shall be of split case type, with a separate removable
measuring chamber, in which the turbine operates.
16.2.1 The meter housing shall be made of an epoxy coated ductile iron material, with
flanged inlet and outlet connections.Bolt circle and bolt holes shall match those of
ANSI BI6.1, Class 125. The measuring chamber assembly shall be made of
suitable material,to minimize wear and provide sustained accuracy over the meter
operating life;
16.2.2 Casing bolts, studs, nuts, screws and washers shall be made of copper alloy, or of
stainless steel;
16.3 Strainer: Strainer as specified herein shall be furnished with the meter where listed in the
Price Proposal Forms. Turbine meter and strainer shall be pre-assembled as a complete
unit.
16.4 Registration: Register shall be direct reading magnetic drive and hermetically sealed to
eliminate dirt, moisture, and lens fogging. The magnetic coupling shall utilize high-
strength magnets, which provide positive, reliable and dependable coupling. Register
housings shall be constructed of a suitable engineering polymer or bronze that provides full
protection of the register assembly,with a scratch resistant glass lens.
16.4.1 Attachment of the register to the meter shall contain a factory installed tamper
resistant means to inhibit unauthorized removal. Seal screws,tamper proof screws,
or locking pin devices are acceptable;
16.5 Strainer: Strainers as specified herein, shall be furnished with the meter, listed in Exhibit
B, "Price Proposal Form". Turbine meter and strainer shall be pre-assembled as a
complete unit.
16.6 Performance: Meter accuracy shall comply with or exceed AWWA Standard C700
specified accuracy(100± 1.5%)for the specified operating range.
16.7 Warranty: Turbine meters shall be warrantied as follows:
16.7.1 Will perform to AWWA New Meter Accuracy Standards for a minimum of one
(1)year;
16.7.2 Main case will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of 15 years;
16.7.3 Encoded registers will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of
ten(10)years.
17.0 COMPOUND METER WITH ENCODER& STRAINER 3in.,4in.,6in.,8in.AND loin.
17.1 General: Specification shall cover combination water meters in sizes 3in., 4in., 6in., 8in.
and loin. Meters shall typically be used in commercial and industrial water service. The
meters shall meet the requirements of the latest AWWA C701 and C702 Standard. The
meters shall meet or exceed all requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 61,Annex F and G.
17.2 Construction: Compound meter shall be in-line, horizontal velocity, magnetic drive type
meeting AWWA Class II's most recent revision.The meter shall incorporate a horizontal,
stationary stainless steel shaft with sleeve bearings. The meter shall allow the measuring
element to operate with little or no friction or wear, thus creating the extended upper and
lower flow ranges.
17.2.1 The meter housing shall be made of an epoxy coated ductile iron material with
flanged inlet and outlet connections.Bolt circle and bolt holes shall match those of
ANSI BI6.1, Class 125. The measuring chamber assembly, including impeller,
shaft,axial bearings,etc., shall be made of suitable material to minimize wear,and
provide sustained accuracy over the meter operating life. The material shall have
a specific gravity as near as possible to that of water;
17.2.3 Strainer: Strainers as specified herein, shall be furnished with the meter where
listed in Exhibit B, "Price Proposal Form". Compound meter and strainer shall
be pre-assembled as a complete unit. Compound meter and strainer shall be pre-
assembled as a complete unit;
17.2.4 Registration:Registration shall be direct reading magnetic drive,and hermetically
sealed to eliminate dirt, moisture and lens fogging. The magnetic coupling shall
utilize high-strength magnets that provide positive, reliable and dependable
coupling.Register housings shall be constructed of a suitable engineering polymer
that provides full protection of the register assembly,with a scratch resistant lens;
17.2.5 Attachment of the register to the meter shall contain a factory installed tamper
resistant means to inhibit unauthorized removal. Seal screws,tamper proof screws,
or locking pin devices are acceptable;
17.2.5 Registration shall utilize LCD readout utilizing 9-digits,with the last digit serving
as a low flow indicator. Readouts shall be programmable. Registration shall be in
Cubic Feet(cu.)with a capacity of 1,000,000cu;
17.2.6 Performance: Meter accuracy shall comply with or exceed AWWA Standard
C700 specified accuracy(100± 1.5%)for the specified operating range.
17.3 Warranty: Compound meters will be warrantied as follows:
17.3.1 Meter shall perform to AWWA New Meter Accuracy Standards for a minimum of
one(1)year;
17.3.2 Main case will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of 15 years.
17.3.3 Encoded registers will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of
ten(10)years.
18.0 FIRE HYDRANT METER 3in.
18.1 General: Specification shall cover three (3) in. fire hydrant water meters. Meters shall
typically be used in non-permanent installations. The meters shall meet the requirements
of the latest AWWA C701 and C702 Standards. The meters shall meet or exceed all
requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 61,Annex F and G.
18.2 Construction: Compound meter shall be in-line, horizontal velocity, magnetic drive type
meeting AWWA Class IL The meter shall incorporate a horizontal, stationary stainless
steel shaft with sleeve bearings. The meter shall allow the measuring element to operate
with little or no friction or wear,thus creating the extended upper and lower flow ranges.
18.2.1 The meter housing shall be made of cast aluminum with enamel coating and
standard fire hydrant connections. The measuring chamber assembly, including
impeller, shaft,axial bearings, etc., shall be made of suitable material to minimize
wear and provide sustained accuracy over the meter operating life;
18.2.2 Strainer: Strainer as specified herein shall be furnished with the meter where
listed in Exhibit B, "Price Propsal Form".Fire Hydrant meter and strainer shall
be pre-assembled as a complete unit.
18.2.3 Registration: Register shall be direct reading magnetic drive and hermetically
sealed to eliminate dirt, moisture and lens fogging. The magnetic coupling shall
utilize high-strength magnets that provide positive, reliable and dependable
coupling.Register housings shall be constructed of a suitable engineering polymer
that provides full protection of the register assembly,with a scratch resistant lens;
18.2.4 Attachment of the register to the meter shall contain a factory installed tamper
resistant means to inhibit unauthorized removal. Seal screws,tamper proof screws,
or locking pin devices are acceptable;
18.2.5 Registration shall utilize LCD readout utilizing nine (9) digits with the last digit
serving as a low flow indicator. Readouts shall be programmable. Registration
shall be in Cubic Feet(cu.)with a capacity of 1,000,OOOcu.
18.2.6 Performance: Meter accuracy shall comply with or exceed AWWA Standard
C700 specified accuracy(100 1 1.5%)for the specified operating range.
18.3 Warranty: Compound meters will be warrantied as follows:
18.3.1 Will perform to AWWA New Meter Accuracy Standards for a minimum of one
(1)year;
18.3.2 Main case will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of 15 years;
18.3.3 Encoded registers will be free from defects and workmanship for a minimum of
ten(10)years.
19.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC METER, lin.-1/2in.,2in.,3in.,4in.,6in.,8in.,AND loin.
19.1 General: Specification shall cover electromagnetic water meters in sizes lin.-1/2in., 2in.,
3in., 4in., 6in., Bin. and loin. Meters shall typically be used in commercial and industrial
water service,and effluent metering.Electromagnetic meters shall meet or exceed the most
recent revision of AWWA Standard C-701 Class 11's most recent revision.
19.2 Construction: The meter housing shall be made from corrosion protection coated steel,
cast iron, or 304 stainless steel. The measuring tube shall be nonmagnetic alloy, with an
obstruction-less cross section, and a homogenous magnetic field.The measuring tube shall
be resistant to corrosion, aging and abrasion. The meter shall be powered by a field-
replaceable battery,with a minimum guaranteed lifecycle of 10 (ten)years. The integrated
construction of the meter shall prevent tampering of the register, and provide indication of
any attempt to tamper with the magnetic field the meter.
19.3 Registration: Registration shall be with an integrated, all electronic, programmable
register that is hermetically sealed with a tempered glass cover. The measurement display
shall be a high resolution 9 (nine) digit LCD display, designed to eliminate dirt, lens
fogging issues and moisture contamination in pit settings with built in tamper protection.
The meter shall be AMR/AMI ready, with displays readings that highlight the AMR/AMI
digits.Direction of flow and units of measure shall also be readable on the register display.
Other register features should include AMR/AMI resolution and unit of measure, that is
fully programmable and integral customer data logging compatible with software tools,
and displays for battery life, empty pipe and forward/reverse flow indicators.
19.4 Performance: Meter accuracy shall comply with or exceed AWWA Standard C700
specified accuracy(100± 1.5%)for the specified operating range.
19.5 Other: Electromagnetic meters shall be Siemens, Rosemount, ABB Group or approved
equal.
20.0 STRAINER FOR TURBINE AND COMPOUND METERS 2in., 3in., 4in., 6in., Bin. AND
10in.
20.1 General: Specification shall cover plate-type strainers in sizes 2in.,3in.,4in.,6in.,Bin.and
I Oin.The strainers will be used to strain foreign matter from water service lines,to provide
protection of turbine and compound meters.
20.2 Construction:The meter strainer shall be integral and cast as part of the meter's main case.
The strainer's screen shall have a minimum net open area of at least two(2)times the pipe
opening, and be a V-shaped configuration for the purpose of maintaining a full
unobstructed flow pattern. The strainer body shall be a coated ductile iron fusion-bonded
epoxy identical to that of the meter's main case.
21.0 BATTERIES FOR ENCODED REGISTERS
21.1 General: Batteries shall be warranted to be free of defects for ten(10)years,plus ten (10)
additional years, at a pro-rated warrantied amount. Batteries shall be encapsulated for
submersible installations.
22.0 RADIO TRANSMITTER FOR AMI INSTALLATIONS
22.1 GENERAL: Transmitter shall provide inbound and outbound access to water
measurement, and diagnostics via radio signal. Transmitter shall be designed for
submersible installations.Transmitter shall produce hourly readings,continuous usage and
additional diagnostic information to be communicated to the service area network. A
minimum of 30 days of hourly consumption readings shall be stored and readily available
to the utility.
22.2 Transmitter shall incorporate a two port design to enable multiple devices to a single end
point.
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September 6,2016
KristySegarra-Manager,Bids&Proposals
6700 Guada Coma Drive-Schertz,TX 78154
Phone:(210)967-6300- Fax:(210)967-6305
Email:kristy.segarra@aqua-metric.com
www.aqua-metric.com
Quote for City of Fort Worth,Texas
Attention Darian Gavin
Address 1000 Throckmorton Street
City,State,ZIP Fort Worth,Texas 76102
Phone: (817)392-2057
Email: darian.gavin@fortworthtexas.gov
Quantity Description
Exhibit C-Meter Testing Services
Certified Factory Meter Tests
5/8"Certified Factory Meter Test $13.39
3/4"Certified Factory Meter Test $19.06
1"Certified Factory Meter Test $30.53
11/2"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $145.38
2"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $145.38
3"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $184.63
4"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $281.99
6"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $379.39
8"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $553.23
10"OMNI Chamber Certified Factory Testing $553.23
This quotation on the product and services named, may be subject to the conditions noted below:
1. Net 30 Days to Pay
2. Freight Allow on orders over$10,000.00
3.All quotes are valid for 90 days from date of quotation
4. Return product may be subject to 25%restocking fee
5. Meter Recalibration Services Additional Charge
6. If repairs are needed,a quote will be provided to the City for aproval prior to services being performed
7. Price per Each
8. Factory test lead times vary-possible 12 week lead time
EXIMIT C
SIGNATURE VERIFICATION FORM
Full Legal Name of Company: Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua Metric Sales Company
Legal Address: 6700 Guada Coma Drive, Schertz Texas 78154
Services to be provided: Replacement of aging meters and upgrade of existing meters.
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the'following individuals
and/or positions have the authority to legally bind the Company and to execute any agreement, amendment
or change order on behalf of Company. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,resolution,
ordinance or other authorization of Company. The City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Company.Company
will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory
authority. The City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has
been properly executed by the Company.
1. Name: Lea Thirkettle
Position: ice Pre ' ent
Signature /
2. Name: Tommy Thirkettle
Position: General Manger
Signature
3. Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Signature of President/CEO
Other Title:
Date: September 6, 2016
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR. H
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/30/2016
DATE: 8/30/2016 REFERENCE NO.:P-11926 LOG NAME: 13P16-0168 WATER
METERS DG WATER
CODE: P TYPE: NOW PUBLIC CONSENT HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of Contracts with Thirkettle Corporation d/b/a Aqua Metric Sales
Company and Atlas Utility Supply Company in Total Amount Up to$2,518,530.00 for the
First Term for Water Service Meters and Appurtenances for the City's Water Department
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of contracts with Thirkettle Corporation d/b/a
Aqua Metric Sales Company and Atlas Utility Supply Company, in total amount up to$2,518,530.00 for the
purpose of supplying water service meters and appurtenances for the Water Department.
DISCUSSION:
The Water Department(Department)will use these Contracts to purchase water meters and appurtenances
for the purpose of replacing aging water service meters, installation for new water services and evaluate
new electronic metering technologies to be used in the water distribution system.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) consisted of detailed specifications for water service meters and
appurtenances that meet the federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, which went into effect on
January 4, 2014.
No guarantee was made that a specific amount of products would be purchased. The Department has
included sufficient resources in its budget to acquire this product on an as-needed basis. During the initial
term of the Agreements,the Department estimates purchases in the amounts of$1,888,896.00 with Aqua
Metric Sales Company and $629,634.00 with Atlas Utility Supply Company.The Department will prioritize
water meter and appurtenance orders based on the workload demands for replacement meters, upgrades
and the ongoing water meter replacement program for aging meters.The Water Department certifies that
Aqua Metric Sales Company and Atlas Utility Supply Company meet the requirements stated in the
specifications. Products will be ordered based on price and availability.
BID ADVERTISEMENT-A Request for Proposals(RFP)was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
on Wednesdays between May 18, 2016 and June 15,2016.Additionally, seventy-four vendors were
solicited from the purchasing database system, five responses were received.The proposals were
reviewed by an evaluation committee consisting of staff from the Water Department.The evaluation factors
included conformance to specifications and responsiveness, product warranties, qualifications and price.
The proposals from Aqua Metric Sales Company and Atlas Utility Supply Company,were found to present
the best value to the City.
PRICE ANALYSIS-There is no direct relationship to allow comparison of current unit prices to previous
Agreements due to changes in Federal Law restricting lead and water service products.The Water
Department Staff reviewed the proposed prices and certified that they are fair and reasonable.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER-An administrative change order or increase may be made by the
City Manager in the amount up to$50,000.00 without specific City Council approval as long as sufficient
funds have been appropriated.
CONTRACT TERMS-Upon City Council's approval, the contract will begin on August 31, 2016 and expire
on August 30, 2018.
RENEWAL OPTIONS -The contract may be renewed for up to two two-year terms at the City's sole
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discretion.This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that City Council has
appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term.
M/WBE OFFICE-A waiver of the goal for the MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the
Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BIDE Ordinance, because
the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are
negligible.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The approval of this action provides purchasing authority up to$2,518,530.00 as specified. The Director of
Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, in the Residential and Commercial
Meter and Parts account of the Water Department. Prior to an expenditure being made, the Water
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget I Reference# Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
1D I I ID I I I Year Chartfield 2
56001 0604009 J 5610506 $2,518,530.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Aaron Bovos(8517)
Additional Information Contact: Jack Dale(8357)
Darian Gavin (2057)
ATTACHMENTS
Aqua Metric Form 1295 RFP 16-0168.pdf
Atlas Utility Form 1295 RFP 16-0168.pdf
EPLS Aqua Metric.pdf
EPLS Atlas Utiltiy Supply.pdf
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos.1-4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number:
of business. 2016-96742
Aqua Metric Sales Company
Schertz,TX United States Date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is08109/2016
being filed.
City of Fort Worth Texas Date AcknoMe ged:
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3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract,and provide a
description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract.
16-0168
Water Service Meters&Appurtenances
4 Nature of interest
Name of interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling I Intermediary
Aqua Metric Sales Company Schertz,TX United States X
Hamilton,Justin Schertz,TX United States X
Arnold,Clint Schertz,TX United States X
Segarra,Kristy Schertz,TX United States X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Parry. ❑
6 AF I swear,or affirm,under penalty of perjury,that the above disclosure is true and correct.
;�.aY�G;,, CORALEE ROXANNE BROOKS
Notary Public,state of Texas
' My Commission Expires
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Signature of a&&hzed agent of contracting business entity
AFFIX NOTARY STAMP I SEAL ABOVE
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos.l-4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number:
of business. 2016-96742
Aqua Metric Sales Company
Schertz,TX United States Date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is 08/09/2016
being filed.
City of Fort Worth Texas Date AcknoMe ged:
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3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract,and provide a
description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract.
16-0168
Water Service Meters&Appurtenances
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Parry City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling I Intermediary
Aqua Metric Sales Company Schertz,TX United States X
Hamilton,Justin Schertz,TX United States X
Arnold,Clint Schertz,TX United States X
Segarra,Kristy Schertz,TX United States X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 AF I swear,or affirm,under penalty of poury,that the above disclosure is true and correct.
H.,qn�;
�� . CORALEE ROXANNE BROOKS
Notary Public,State of Texas
y'•.GV•y MY Commission Expires
July 07, 2019
• Signature of diWorized agent of contracting business entity
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