HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 Consideration of a Purchase to Replace a Mobile Data Collection Unit Agenda Item # 12
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CONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Robert Mescher
Date: December 05, 2012
Subject: Consideration of a Purchase to Replace a Mobile Data Collection
Unit
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Only the Board can approve purchases over $15,000.
2. HISTORY
Ten years ago, the District purchased a mobile data collection unit, called "MC2",
provided by a sole source vendor General Pacific. The MC2 collects data from the
District's electric meters, provided by iTron.
3. NEW INFORMATION
iTron has notified the District that the MC2 is outdated and will no longer be supported
next year. iTron recommends that the District replace the MC2 with the newer MC3
data collector unit. District staff has reviewed the MC3 features and has determined it
will meet the District's current and future needs.
Attachment 1 is General Pacific's proposal for the MC3 totaling $20,000 plus tax.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds exist in the approved FY12 Budget for this purchase.
The $2,520 MC3 annual maintenance fee is less than the existing $4,400 MC2
maintenance fee.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the purchase to replace a mobile data collection system, totaling $20,000
plus tax.
Robert Mescher Michael D. Holley
Administrative Services Manager General Manager