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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Jim Wilson, Electrical Superintendent
Date: June 30, 2005
Date of Board Meeting: July 6, 2005
Subject: BID AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF METERS
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board approval is required for equipment purchases over $15,000.
2. HISTORY
Staff included and the Board approved in the 2005 Electric Department Budget, funding ($111,000)for
electric meter purchase and testing.
This purchase will be funded by a combination of rates and customer contributions.
These meters are used for revenue metering, and will be used primarily for new customer installation.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Bids have been opened and publicly read for the District's purchase single phase electronic meters with
radio communication modules. Wesco Distribution Inc. submitted a bid that was non-responsive as
they did not sign the bid bond or the non-collusion affidavit. The District did however receive two other
bids. Attached is a summary schedule of the bid information received.
Name Total Price
General Pacific $40,800.00
GE Supply $33,840.00
Wesco Distribution, Inc. $30,782.40
4. RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the Board approve the purchase of Meters from GE Supply with a total price of
$33,840.00.