AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-186R, approving a one-year extension to the contract with Thirkettle Corporation, through the Houston Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the purchase of water meters and registers for an additional estimated amount of $380,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the documents necessary to implement this extension on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 20, 2026
Department: Utilities Department - Ekaterina Fitos, Utilities Director
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $380,000
Account Number: 22000000
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Inventory Materials
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Prior Council Action: 2026-23R, 2025-12R, 2023-037R
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Background Information:
The purpose of this one-year extension to the City’s existing contract #223-028 is to continue providing water meters and registers to be removed and replaced by City personnel as needed. The water meters and registers will be used to keep up with the City’s ten-year change-out plan for existing connections, as well as the substantial growth in businesses and both single-family and multi-family connections requiring new meter installations. The anticipated contract amount needed for this one-year extension is $380,000. Continued price increases were considered when estimating this amount.
Pursuant to Local Government Code, Section 271.102, the City is authorized to participate in cooperative purchasing programs, which includes the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing cooperative. Therefore, staff recommends approval of this contract extension with Thirkettle Corporation, Selma, Texas in the amount of $380,000 through the HGAC purchasing cooperative contract # WM09-20.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends Council award this contract renewal.