SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a purchase order with Hadronex Inc. DBA SmartCover System located in Escondido, California, and the city of Clearwater Public Utilities for the purpose of using SmartCover software for online application of mapping and monitoring service of the wastewater system, from February 2, 2024 through January 31, 2026, in the amount of $74,236.65 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a), Single Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
City of Clearwater Wastewater Collections will use the SmartCover system renewal contract to continue to provide coverage for the online application of mapping and monitoring services at the City’s SmartCover locations. The SmartCover monitors manholes within the gravity system, having the immediate ability to provide notification of high-water levels, thereby helping to prevent sanitary sewer overflows within the system. The purchase order includes the ability to continue capturing data and reports of the SmartCover units, including rain data sensors within the system. It also covers sensors / batteries / material products / devices / hardware and extended warranties for all the SmartCover units currently located within our gravity system.
This item will cause the City to exceed $100,000.00 in purchases with this vendor for this fiscal year, and therefore, pursuant to city code Sec. 2.554(1)(b), it must be approved by the city council.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 4211346-530300 Other Contractual Services.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval for an agreement is requested.
