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Third Party Testing of 3/4" and 1" Water Meters to Verify Reading Accuracy for Years 2017, 2018, 2019 - Request for Proposal Award
History
There are approximately 22,000 small water meters consisting of two sizes, ¾” and 1”, within the Village maintained water system. These meters are typically used for residential and small businesses. The majority are mechanical meters, last replaced between 1996 and 2008. Mechanical meters are more susceptible to slowing down, resulting in unaccounted water use. More advanced technology (Sensus iPerl Meters) now standard in the industry utilizes nonmoving parts. These meters are considerably more accurate and as a result, sometimes scrutinized by our water customers due to the increased accountability of water. In order to identify meter operational performance and to identify meter accuracy issues, Public Works solicited formal proposals to initiate an annual Small Meter Testing program. The meters will be tested at flow rates in accordance with American Water Works Association standards. Testing will consist of a random sampling of 2%, or approximately 440 water meters which will include newer Sensus iPerl water meters and older Sensus mechanical meters. The Water Meters will be selected and removed from their settings by the Orland Park Utility Division staff.
A Request for Proposal was drafted and advertised in the Daily Southtown newspaper on Friday, April 21, 2017. Proposals were requested to provide services for a three (3) year period - Calendar years 2017, 2018 and 2019. One sealed proposal was received and opened by the Village Clerk’s Office on Friday, May 5, 2017 from M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. of Valparaiso, Indiana. The cost for the shipping and the testing of both ¾” and 1” meters is $35.00 per meter for 2017 and 2018 and $36.00 for 2019. The Village has been pleased utilizing M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. for Large Meter Testing and other water system programs. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from ...
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