AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-165R, approving an agreement with Cannon Technologies, Inc. for Advanced Metering Infrastructure components in the amount of $10,199,547.24 for a maximum term of six years; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 18, 2018
Department: Public Services Department - T. Taggart, Executive Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $10,199,547.24 to be funded over the term of the agreement with FY18-19, FY 19-20 Capital Funds and multiple operational accounts.
Account Number: 21006318.53008; 22006333.53087, Future CIP Project
Funds Available: $10,200,000
Account Name: Meter Replacement, Supplies-Meters
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Prior Council Action: No prior Council Action.
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Background Information:
San Marcos Electric Utility has partnered with Cannon/Eaton Industries as the sole source of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) components since 2007. This includes all AMI software, gateways, nodes, and integrated electric meters. As we begin the upgrade/implementation to their most current AMI system (Yukon System) we anticipate that we will rely on Eaton/Cannon parts for at least another 10 years.
During the transition...
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