HomeMy WebLinkAboutF. RURAL PIPE & SUPPLY - LAPTOP AND RANGER HANDHELDSCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference Subject Page
No.
9-30-09 Authorization of the Purchase one (1) Panasonic
Toughbook Laptop and three (3) Badger Trimble 1 OF 1
Ranger Handheld
RECOMMENDATION:
The Water/iJtility Department recommend the purchase of three (3) Badger Trimble Handheld
Passport Reader(s) and one (1) GPS Laptop with leak detection from Rural Pipe & Supply of
Jasper Texas. The total cost to replace the older handheld and to purchase a new laptop is
$26,366.00.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, all meters throughout the city are being replaced with new digital Radio-Read
meters. As a result of the replacement of the old meters, the old handheld units we currently
use to read are not and can not be calibrated to work with the new meters. Currently, Rural
Pipe & Supply is the sole distributor of Badger Meters which works exclusively with our meters.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in the Equipment Fund account #001-1035-515.92-00.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
By purchasing the (3) new Passport(s) and (1) new laptop this will allow us continuity and speed
in reading the new digital read meters.
SUMMARY:
The Water/Utility Department recommend the purchase of three (3) Badger Trimble Handheld
Passport Reader(s) and one (1) GPS Laptop with leak detection from Rural Pipe & Supply in
the amount of $26,366.00.
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Debra Ambroise Shawna Tubbs Deborah Echols
Water Utility Office Manager Purchasing Manager Finance Director
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Revised 2/02