DATE:
May 21, 2024
TO:
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works
Robert Worby, Fleet/Warehouse Supervisor
SUBJECT:
Contract with Ferguson Waterworks
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to approve a contract for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 with Ferguson Waterworks in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for the purchase of DFW meter boxes and lids.
BACKGROUND
The Hesperia Water District has standardized repair products in order to minimize the need to stock multiple different product types and to simplify installation processes. Ferguson Waterworks is the direct distributor of DFW water meter boxes, which is one of the products the District has standardized.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
DFW manufactures polymer underground enclosures designed for advanced meter reading (AMR) technology. These are designed to replace concrete boxes of similar dimensions while offering additional working room inside the box for repair and maintenance of the meter. The lids are heavy duty polymer and can also fit existing concrete meter boxes. The polymer is blended to accommodate extreme weather conditions and to withstand inadvertent vehicular traffic. These lightweight boxes provide an easier installation process and will reduce physical effort on maintenance crews, while meeting the District’s standards.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety: Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community.
Financial Health: Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Operating Budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
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