SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager 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 $141,396.87 for FY 25-26. Funding will be available in the Waterworks Fund on October 1, 2025.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved on October 28, 2024, the FY24-25 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 25-26. It allows the Utilities to continue using the AMI/AMR system for meter reading and billing.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Waterworks System Fund
Account #: 557-4115-533.20-30
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. Account #557-4115-533.20-30