HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9767RESOLUTION 9767
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVAL OF A CITY WIDE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH
WINWATER WORKS AS THE CONTRACTOR
WHEREAS, one of the most important services provided by Public Works is a
reliable source of drinking water for the community; and
WHEREAS, Water meters were last replaced in 1996-97 and in 2007-08 the meter
readers were replaced; and
WHEREAS, Commercial meters in some cases, are over 40 years old and the
water meters located in the multi -family units should be compound meters, in order to
capture low water flows in these units, but the majority are not; and
WHEREAS, the average "life" of a water meter is between 20-25 years; and
WHEREAS, at the September 7, 2021 Work Session the water meter replacement
project was discussed and Council directed Staff to continue with the project, and
WHEREAS, Staff researched new meter and reader technology and selected the
Muller Water meter with the AMI radio reading system; and
WHEREAS, Staff in conjunction with the City Attorney, developed and prepared
plans/specifications (bid documents) for use in obtaining public bids for the water meter
replacement project, City Project 2021-004; and
WHEREAS, a public bid is required since the estimated construction cost exceeds
$175,000.00; and
WHEREAS, a virtual public bid opening was held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at
8:00 am with Milbank Winwater Works Company as the only low bidder at $1,424,330.50;
and
WHEREAS, the funding for these repairs is budgeted in the Drinking Water fund,
700-4823-7030, which includes $1,375,000.00 for Commercial/Residential Water Meter
replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
Resolution 9767 Continued
1. The City hereby approves the bid from Milbank Winwater Works Company of
St. Louis Park MN for $1,424,330.50 (schedule A & B ) for the Commercial
and Residential Water Meter Replacement Project, City project 2021-004.
2. Funding will be from the Drinking Water Fund, 700-4823-7030.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by
this resolution.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 12th day of June, 2023
Gary MetVhaus6, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Brian Be an, Acting City Administrator
(seal)