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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A BOYNTON BEACH ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION SERVICES
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize a Boynton Beach annual contract with Line-Tec, Inc. for water service installations and restoration services in the amount of approximately $100,000 annually.
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EXPLANATION: The Utility has approximately 20,600 water meters in service. The standard life cycle of most meters is 10 years. The Utility has a multi-year meter replacement program. Where there are multiple meter replacements required, it is more cost effective to use a contractor for the work. The replacement program is estimated to cost $6 Million and will be completed over six years. Our goal is to maximize the life cycle of each meter by evaluating its performance against manufacturer specifications before replacement.
The City of Boynton Beach awarded contact #021-821-18IT to Line Tec, Inc. for water service installations and restoration services. Boynton Beach exercised the first renewal option through August 6, 2020 with no price increases. The contract allows for (3) three additional (1) year renewals.
Staff requests authorization to utilize the City of Boynton Beach contract #021-821-18IT with Line-Tec, Inc. (Palm Beach County local vendor) for water service installations and restoration services.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are allocated within the FY 2020 Operating Budget to cover these expenditures.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to utilize a Boynton Beach annual contract with Line-Tec, Inc. for water service installations and restoration services in the amount of approximately $100,000 annually.