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Field-testing comparison The Itron 60 Watt radio device and the Neptune R900 radio devices were both field tested (specific spot tests) in regards to their ability to transmit and receive readings. There were two locations that were tested; one inside Edgewood Middle School, and the other at the Drivers Examination Station in Arden Hills - which Mounds View supplies water to. Both systems performed equally in ability to obtain readings from these hard to read locations. It therefore appears that both systems seem are able to work in all foreseeable City of Mounds View applications. There are generally two types of devises that will receive and display readings from the meter transmitters – hand held units and mobile data collectors. While field-testing the Neptune R900 radio read devices, staff went on a meter reading demonstration in Coon Rapids. The handheld unit tested well, however, the mobile data collector performed much better. The mobile data collector was able to read meters at a much greater distance than the handheld unit. Both reading devices will work, however, the mobile data collector will greatly reduce reading time in the field. No field test of the Itron 60 W att radio device was performed due to no city was identified to have the Itron 60 Watt system. The City of Eden Prairie has since been identified to have this system. Transmitting and reading tests could be performed if necessary. Warranty Comparison The Neptune R900 radio device The Neptune R900 has a 10-year, 100% replacement warranty, and an additional 10 year pro rated warranty on both the radio device and the battery. The pro rated warranty for both the radio device and the battery consists of year 11, a 70% discount from the then current published list price. Year 12, a 65% discount, year 13, a 60% discount and so on until year 20, a 25% discount, then full current published list price beyond year 20. The current list price for the Neptune R900 radio device is $150.00, and the current list price for a replacement battery is $20.00. The City is responsible for any charges related to removal and reinstallation of radio devices as well as all freight charges associated with shipment of defective radio devices or batteries to Neptune. The vendor is responsible for shipment of replacement radio devices or batteries back to the City. The Itron 60 Watt radio device The Itron 60 Watt has a 10-year, 100% replacement warranty, and an additional 10 year pro rated warranty. The pro rated warranty consists of a 50% discount for years 11 through 15 based on Itron’s current published list price, and a 25% discount for years 16 through 20 based on Itron’s current published list price. Itron’s current published list price is $120.00. The City