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. ry Debra Ambroise Shawna Tubbs Deborah Echols Water Utility Office Manager Purchasing Manager Finance Director Prepared by: DA Disposition by Council: Processed by City Secretary A roved b ( )Approve ( )Other (Describe) Date: Revised 2/02