HomeMy WebLinkAbout5 Meter Purchase Bid Agenda Item # 5
TRUCKEE . .
Public Utility District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Joe Horvath, Electrical Engineer
Date: September 29, 2006
Date of Board Meeting: October 4, 2006
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
Annually, staff goes out to bid for the purchase of meters. Staff included and the Board approved in the
2006 Electric Department Budget, funding ($115,129) 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 in new installations which sustain the cost of the meter and its installation. These
meters allow the District to read customers with our Itron automated meter reading system.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Bids have been opened and publicly read for the District's purchase of 480 single phase meters rated
three wire, class 200, 240 volt, Form 2S, with glass covers. Three Bids were received. Attached is a
summary of the bid information received.
Name Total Price
General Pacific $ 29,760
GE Supply $ 31,200
Hunt Technologies $ 24,000
4. RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the Board approve the purchase of single phase meters from Hunt Technologies
with a total price of $ 24,000.00, not including sales tax.