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SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve a sole source maintenance contract with Core & Main, LP, from San Antonio, Texas for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)/Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) equipment and hosting software services in the amount of $148,869.12 for FY 26-27. Funding will be available in the Waterworks Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved on September 15, 2025, the FY25-26 maintenance contract with Core & Main, LP.
BACKGROUND
Core & Main is the exclusive distributor of all Neptune products in the state of Texas and is a sole source provider. This maintenance contract will cover the AMR Belt Clips, MRX Units, Neptune 360 Hosting Software, and the R900i Gateway Maintenance for FY 26-27. It allows the Utilities to continue using the AMI/AMR system for meter reading and billing.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
1. Level of Alignment
Moderate Alignment – Indirectly supports or contributes to the intent of a verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
The agenda item authorizes a sole-source maintenance contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)/Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) equipment, hosting software services, and gateway maintenance necessary to continue utility meter reading and billing operations.
2. Supporting Goal(s)/Policy(ies)
Goal 6.5 – Water Management
Verbatim Goal Text:
"Goal 6.5: Continue to develop policies that promote water reclamation, conservation, stormwater management, and access to a sustainable water supply."
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, Goal 6.5, page 12.36. (Viva Laredo)
Relevance to Agenda Item:
The maintenance of the City's AMI/AMR metering infrastructure supports the continued operation of systems used to measure water consumption and manage utility services. Reliable metering infrastructure contributes to water conservation efforts and the City's ability to manage water resources effectively. The contract allows the Utilities Department to co...
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