Water Meter Review_Testing Consultant RecommendationDubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Water Meter Review and Testing
DATE: July 15, 2008
A Request for Proposal was issued for the Water Meter Review and Testing project.
Finance Director Ken TeKippe is recommending the selection of HDR to complete the
work at a not to exceed amount of $50,000.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micha C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kenneth J. TeKippe, Finance Director
June 20, 2008
' Ken. Tekippe, Finance Director . .
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50 West 13`~~ Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864.
• .Subject: Proposal for Water Meter Review and Testing : .
Deaz.Mr. Tekippe and Selection Committee:. -
Thank you for-the opportunityto be considered for providing water-meter review and -
testing services. Our goal is to provide responsive client-focused consulting and- -
. engineering services that produce value to our client,.-The review, tests and report will be
valuable for estimating costs and strategic decisions.about future meter replacement. .
HDR has prepared this response in accordance with your Request. for .Proposal to provide
Consulting Services forthe-City of Dubuque. The team of HDR Engineering; Inc. and
sub-consultant ME Simpson is fully committed to participating in the~Water Meter.
:Review. and Testing Program. Enclosed you will .find the original.proposal-along with -
seven (9) additional copies:
The team proposed for this project will provide the City with a combination of
' specialized experience in water meter analysis and revenue maximization,: professional
services using current industry best practices, and an innovative cost effective approach
' and sound solutions. In addition, this team will provide you the. following advantages. and
benefits: - -
- .Nationally recognized experts .in Water Loss Control and Water
Accountability.
- Regional office to provide full-time support with the knowledge and
- - understandiiig'of local conditions..
A team that.has worked.together on a similar water meter program
Hands-on practical experience familiaz withday-to-day operational'
AWWA testing procedures: :
- A project approach that incorporates flexibility, interim reporting and a
continuous input opportunity.. .
It is our belief that the most critical factor governing-the quality of work is.the experience
- , of the personnel involved: Our team employs a broadly .trained staff of professionals with
demonstrated experience in their specialized fields. Therefore,. the key personnel
proposed for your Water Meter Review. and Testing Program.have-over. 60 years of
HDR Enginuring, Inc.. 8404 Indian Hills Drive 1 Phone: X402) 399.1D00 '
' Omaha. NE 681144098 Fax: )402)399-1238
www.hdrinc.com
Introduction
HDR has attained a national reputation for providing high quality work in a wide array of services that range
from fmance, planning, operations, engineering, and design. A unique and highly specialized service that
HDR provides is the evaluation of water meter systems along with review and testing HDR is widely
recognized for our expertise in this azea and have nationally recognized individuals providing service to our
clients in this area. This section of our statement of qualifications provides a brief overview of HDR and a
specific discussion of our qualifications to provide the services that the City of Dubuque is requesting.
About HDR Engineering
Formed in 1917, HDR Engineering, Inc. provides engineering and consulting services and scientific studies to
clients across the U.S. and abroad. HDR is a national firm with over 7,000 employees in 150 offices
Nationwide offering a full range of engineering, architectural, environmental, community planning and
management consulting services to public and private sector
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HDR is particularly strong in water and wastewater engineering,
as reflected by HDR's 2008 Engineering News Record (ENR)
rankings: #10 in the U.S. for water treatment, sewer, solid waste,
and desalination; #9 for water and water supply; and #8 for
wastewater treatment. HDR has achieved these rankings by
combining innovation with practical, cost-effective solutions
which are tailored to the needs of each client. HDR's clients also
rank us at the top; our repeat business stands at more than 80
percent, which is a cleaz indication of client satisfaction and
confidence in our capabilities.
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Meter Review and Testing Qualifications of HDR
The HDR team has the experience, capability and personnel resources required
to successfully provide the City with the needed professional engineering
services to provide a meter review and testing program. The capability of an
organization and its individuals to undertake a project such as Dubuque's water
meter review and testing program can be best demonstrated through previous
experience. Our carefully selected team of professionals has provided these
specialized services for a number of clients. Among the more prominent clients
we have provided metering services to include the City of Dubuque, City of
Chicago Department of Water Management; Greater Cincinnati Water Works; Henrico County (Richmond),
Virginia; Detroit Department of Water and Sewer; City of Fresno; Boston Water and Sewer Commission; and
the City of San Luis Obispo.
Additionally, Tom Jakubowski, the project manager committed to you for this project, has helped develop
state-of-the-art industry practices by performing research programs involving benchmazking, financial
analysis, metering, and water accountability for the American Water Works Association Research Foundation
(AWWARF), the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERE), the Automatic Meter Reading
Association (AMRA), the WateReuse Foundation and the National Water Research Institute (NWRI), among
others.
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Meter Review and Testing Qualifications of M.E. Simpson
1 In 1979 M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. was formed to provide "Technical Services" to Municipal and Private
Water Utilities in the Midwest. Our company provides services in the areas of Water Meter Evaluation and
Maintenance, Water Distribution System Leak Surveys, Water Distribution System Flow Measuring and
Testing, Fire Hydrant Flow Testing and Flushing, Water Distribution System Valve Location and Exercising
and Cross Connection Control Programs. Our purpose was to take advantage of a lack of expertise in this
~ field and to fill this void with qualified people using the best equipment.
M.E. Simpson Company developed its Meter Assessment program in 1979. That amounts to over twenty
eight years experience in providing large scale meter assessment and testing services for water utilities on a
- regular basis. The field techniques for identifying meters needing testing, repair, right sizing and type, along
~ with detailed consumption analysis has been developed and fine tuned so that programs can be custom
~ tailored to individual client needs. This program has been improved each year to the point that it is now more
than an Asset Management style program. It is a complete detailed analysis of the revenue stream needed to
~ keep the water utility functioning. As part of the process, Microsoft Access databases have been incorporated
~ as a major part of the work helping provide clients with an objective view of the performance of the large
~ metering systems that they depend on for a good part of their revenue. Today that database is being developed
- into an Internet based program to be accessible by clients online.
® M.E. Simpson Company, Inc. was founded by Marvin E. Simpson who had spent the twenty four years prior
to 1979 working within the water works industry for a few major manufacturers of piping, valves, and water
~ meters. The company began operations in Rochester, Indiana and moved the corporate headquarters to
~ Valparaiso, Indiana in 1988. In 1989 the Indiana Section of the American Water Works Association honored
Marvin with the "Water Wheel Award" for his outstanding service to his profession. In 1995 Marvin was
honored as a lifetime Member of the American Water Works Association.
M.E. Simpson Company is active in Water Works Organizations such as American Water Works Association,
Water Environment Federation, Water Operators Association, Rural Water Association, American Backflow
Prevention Association, American Public Works Association as well as local Districts, Branches, and
Suburban Groups.
Our support of these groups goes beyond Membership to truly taking an active role by allowing employees to
~ fill elected and appointed positions as officers and committee chairpersons. Currently M.E. Simpson Co. Inc.
has people active on the AWWA National Meter Standards Committee, the AWWA National Water Loss
Committee, and the AWWA National Meter Madness Competition held each year at the ACE conferences.
M.E. Simpson Company has always taken an active role in education by making presentations at meetings,
training seminars, and providing continuing education credits for water operators through the various water
groups. There have presentations on Water Audits, Water Meter Evaluation and Maintenance, Water
Distribution System Leak Surveys, Water Distribution System Valve Location, Exercising and Computerized
Mapping, and Best Management Practices for distribution system maintenance at state and national AWWA
conventions.
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Introduction
A key factor to the success of any project is the experience and expertise of the project team. To be successful
in any study, the project team must successfully combine a number of people with different backgrounds and
abilities into awell-rounded, comprehensive team. We believe that is the strength of the proposed HDR
project team. Our proposed project team for this study has been assembled based upon your specific needs.
The project team members have vast experience and skills in the area of water meter review and testing.
Provided below is a brief discussion of our proposed project team organization and an overview the key
project team members.
Project Team Organization
Presented below is a graphical overview of the organization of our project team. Mr. Tom Jakubowski will be
the Project Manager for this engagement. As Project Manager, he will be responsible for all aspects of the
project, including quality control, project schedule and project coordination.
FIELD STAFFING
The chart below outlines the Field Team from ME Simpson to be used during the Meter Testing for the
City. One of the two Field Managers listed will lead the Project Team in the field. Two-Man Project
Teams will be used at all times during the course of the Proiect for reasons of Safety and Quality
Assurance.
The Field Manager shall be on site at project startup, make periodic inspections of the worksite, meet with
the City periodically to monitor the progress of the program, and will be in communication with the City, the
Project Manager, and the Project Leader throughout the project. He shall be responsible for the overall
success of the Field Testing.
The Field Leader will lead the Field Team in the field and will be responsible for the day to day operations
of the project. Daily contact with the City and the Project Manager shall be maintained and progress of the
day to day operations discussed. The Field Leader will be responsible to report any problem areas that need
the immediate attention of the City during the course of the project. This shall be done to assure direct quality
control in the field for the Meter Testing Program.
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Key HDR Project Team Personnel
Provided below is an overview of the HDR
personnel expected to be assigned to the City's
project. Copies of all field staff training
certifications are included at the end of this ~ ~ T R TF
proposal.
Tom Jakubowski, Project Manager
Tom Jakubowski has over 28 years of
consulting experience in the water industry.
For this study, he will be the Manager for the
water meter review and testing study. He is
highly experienced in water distribution
systems and a technical specialist in the azea of
water loss management. Tom has been a
member of the AWWA National Water Loss
Control Committee for over 20 years. He was
HDR's project manager for the City of
Chicago, Department of Water Management,
metering plan, and is currently working with
Henrico County, Virginia, Northern Kentucky
Water District and Fresno, California on meter
evaluation studies. Most recently, he assisted
the City of Detroit and the City of San Luis
Obispo in evaluating the expansion of their
AMR system. Mr. Jakubowski has been
instrumental in the development of various
methodologies and techniques enabling accurate data collection and analysis. Mr
field experience in AMR programs, meter testing and
replacement, asset inventory and assessment, leakage ;Tom Jakubowsk-'s expertise in water' meter
investigations, water audits, water loss programs, hydraulic .evaluations assures unbiased cost/benefit~':<
measurements, cost estimating and capital improvement evaluations based on "real world" -'
programs. Tom is located in HDR's Milwaukee office, ,,apphCetions.
which is only a three hour drive from Dubuque.
Daryl Kottwitz, PE, Project Principal
Mr. Kottwitz is a Program Manager and Vice President of HDR having over 22 yeazs of experience with the
firm. As Project Principal for your project, Daryl will make certain that company resources aze available to
support Tom Jakubowski and the rest of the project team to assure your satisfaction and maximize your
realized value from this project. Additionally, Daryl will serve as a backup open communication channel for
the City and will contact you periodically to confirm that the project is progressing to your satisfaction. Prior
to his becoming a program manager, Mr. Kottwitz served as environmental engineer and project manager for
various water and wastewater projects in the Midwest and around the country. His technical background,
combined with his present responsibilities mean that he can, and will, take steps as necessary to make this
project a success for the City of Dubuque.
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.Jakubowski has extensive
Key ME Simpson Project Team Personnel
John H. Van Arsdel, Vice President /Field Manager John H. Van Arsdel has been with M.E.
Simpson Co., Inc. since May 1989. He is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a B.A. in Geography with
an emphasis in Locational Evaluation and Reseazch Design. He has completed water operators classes and
seminars on Water Filtration and Distribution, Vulnerability Assessment Class for the Sandia Labs RAM-W
method and the RAM-W "modified" for small to medium systems (currently licensed to use the Sandia Labs
RAM-W Method, and licensed to teach the RA.M-W "modified "for small to medium water systems), along
with classes related to the operation and maintenance of water meters, system hydraulics specifically related
to the Polcon® Flow Testing equipment, and backflow prevention.
John has over 19 yeazs experience directing projects for water utilities concerning water loss prevention
and audits, large water meter evaluation and maintenance, flow testing using the Polcon®Flow Testing
method (C-factors, pump curves, zone flow measurements, lazge Venturi Meter testing), leak detection
programs, mainline valve assessments (location, exercising and mapping programs), and fire hydrant and
main capacity flow testing programs. John has been responsible for the analysis, evaluation, and CAD
updating of Water Distribution, Sanitary, and Storm Sewer Atlases using GPS locating. He developed
the company's Unidirectional Main Flushing Program and Utility Atlas Updating Program. He has
lectured and conducted classes for continuing education credits for water operators for over ten years to
several local and state Water Works Organizations on Water Loss Reduction including Water Audits,
Leak Detection, Meter Testing and Flow Testing. For the last five years he has taught classes on
Vulnerability Assessments and Emergency Response Planning for water utilities as well as conducting
several VA and ERP projects.
He has maintained an active role in several local and state water works organizations including holding
offices on various Boards of Directors. As Vice President of M.E. Simpson Co., Inc., John serves as the
main point of contact for client development, business sales and customer relations.
Todd W. Schaefer, Regional Manager /Field Manager Todd Schaefer has been with the
company since July of 1999. He has completed three yeazs at Purdue University. He previously worked in
production quality control and also worked in the automotive industry. Todd has completed classes and
attended lectures on the operation and maintenance of water meters and backflow testing. Todd has extensive
experience in valve location, exercising and mapping, and the use of state of the art leak detection equipment.
He is also experienced in the following:. operation and maintenance of water meters; fire hydrant and main
capacity flow testing; and the operation of our Polcon®Flow Testing. equipment. Todd has also given classes
on large meter testing and repairs, as well as meter sizing and assessment.
Thomas A. Breitenbach, Field Leader Thomas (Herb) Breitenbach has been with the company
since July of 2004. He previously worked for the postal service as well as in the commercial industry. Herb
has attended numerous classes and lectures related to the operation, maintenance, and installation of water
meters, and completed classes in plumbing. Herb has experience in the following: maintenance and
installation of water meters; valve location, exercising and mapping; fire hydrant and main capacity flow
testing; and the use of state of the art leak detection equipment. He is also experienced in the use of all of our
Polcon® Flow Testing equipment.
Tony Tokarz, Field Technician Tony Tokazz has been with the company since August 2006. Tony
has attended numerous classes and lectures on the operation and maintenance of water meters. He has
experience in the maintenance and installation of water meters, valve location, exercising and mapping, and
the use of state of the art leak detection equipment. Tony is experienced in the evaluation, maintenance, and
installation of water meters; fire hydrant and main capacity flow testing; and the operation of our Polcon®
Flow Testing equipment.
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HDR was retained by the City of Chicago, Department of Water
Management to provide a Metering Plan and a Benchmarking Study of the City of Chicago,"Dept of
plan. This effort is part of Mayor Daley's Chicago Water Agenda 2003 Water Management
with water conservation being a key element. Currently, the majority of :4000 East Oljio;St~eet
Chicago residences are charged a flat fee for water and not by the amount Chicago,'~Illinois:60611
of water consumed. The metering plan developed a detailed approach to Mr. Casey Koniarski, P.E. '
install approximately 325,000 meters with automated meter reading Sr. Project, Manager .
(AMR) technology. In addition, HDR will use the installation information '.(312) 742=5933
gathered in conjunction with existing data on Chicago's meter population
(approximately 160,000 meters) to create a detailed cost estimate for the installation of AMR technology for
the existing meters. As an ongoing part of this work, HDR also completed a benchmarking study of the
metering plan. The benchmarking study included the review of current technologies for Universal Metering
and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technologies. Several water utilities were contacted throughout the
United States and Canada to provide data on water meter plan development, installation, customer service,
billing and fmancing. Results of this study allowed the City of Chicago to gage the probability of success of
their plan by utilizing the lessons learned by these utilities. Tom Jakubowski was the Project Manager for
HDR on the City's study.
HDR conducted an evaluation of the feasibility and cost effectiveness of
Northern Kentucky ` implementing Automated Meter Reading (AMR), as well as reviewing
Water District current meter reading and related operations. This involved analysis of
100 Aqua'Drive ' ~ billing system records and interviews with utility staff to gain an
Cofd Spring, KY 41076 understanding of current metering operations. Various alternative meter
Mrf. Rusty,Collirisworth ; ~ reading system technologies were analyzed based on key implementation
'Field Service~Sipervisor issues and risks. HDR developed acost/benefit model to evaluate and rate
,(859) 578=9898 Ext. 3303 each technology relative to one another. Financial impacts based on
monthly versus quarterly reading schedules were also evaluated. A
preferred technology and replacement strategy was identified, with impacts upon staffmg, operations, and
current information technology systems detailed.
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incorporating this technology. HDR continues to provide assistance to the County, currently in the form of
preparing the bid specifications, selecting vendors for acquisition and help with the implementation process.
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M.E. Simpson Co., ~ne^ has been in business since 1979 and has been providing large meter
testing and assessment services since 1979. The company continues to perform services for numerous Cities
across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Arizona, California, Georgia, and other regions of the
United States. We have listed below; a few project examples with references. Please feel free to call any of
these gentlemen and ask them about their project and our services.
Large Meter Testing Projects
Gwinnett =County'. ~'` M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. worked with HDR Engineers (local Atlanta,
Dept. of Water. Recourses . Georgia office) to conduct a Water Distribution Leak Detection Study
Mr.`George Kaflezakis for Gwinnett County Georgia. As an added service to this worthy
-` 684 Wmder;Highway - , project of water loss prevention, HDR Engineering and M.E. Simpson
Layyrence;'GA~30045-5012 ~ Co. Inc. performed a "Pilot" meter inspection, evaluation and testing
(678)`376-7127 - -= program to evaluate the potential for establishing a large meter
evaluation and testing program. M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. provided the
field services expertise, field supervision, meter testing equipment and
field testing for this program. Out of the 261azge meters tested, 21 failed. The loss of revenue for these 21
meters was estimated by Gwinnett County to be in excess of $560,000 per yeaz (including loss of revenue to
the Sewage treatment division.)
M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. performs a Lazge Meter Testing Program each -
year for the City of South Bend, Indiana and has been doing so for over .City of ,South Bend, .
13 years. A number of Lazge meters aze tested and evaluated for sizing, Indiana
application and accuracy. These meters and customers have been tracked :john Stancati
and evaluated for this time period, thus allowing the meters to be set into Direcfor~of Water Works
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optimized for the utility. All field data is gathered and entered into a ~ .. _ -
meter database and reports written documenting the accuracy of each (574) X235=5646
meter tested prior to and after repairs. The meters aze categorized by type
and size. An individual report of each meter test is made with the test results and repair comments and
submitted to the utility for their records. The Utility staff is continually supplied with up to date information
allowing them to easily observe the recovery of lost revenue from the meter. This project is part of an ongoing
effort to reduce revenue loss in the water system.
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made with the test results and repair comments. This is done so that the Utility staff could easily use the
information to observe the recovery of lost revenue from the meter. This project is part of an ongoing effort to
reduce revenue loss in the water system.
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M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. performs a Large Meter Testing Program each
year for the City of Mishawaka, Indiana. A number of large meters aze
tested and evaluated for sizing, application and accuracy. All field data
is gathered and entered into a meter database and a report written
documenting the accuracy of each meter prior to repair. The meters are
categorized by type and size. An individual report of each meter test
was made with the test results and repair comments. This was done so
that the Utility staff could easily use the information to observe the
recovery of lost revenue from the meter. This project is part of an
ongoing annual effort to reduce revenue loss in the water system.
Asheville Water Authority, :: M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. performed a Large Meter Testing Program for
Ashville, North Carolina the Asheville Water Authority, Asheville, North Cazolina.
- Mr ;Ivan Thomas ° . Approximately 75 lazge meters were tested and evaluated for sizing,
Meter Superintendent application and accuracy. This pazticulaz program was part of an
Asheville Water Authority overall Water Audit of the system using the AWWA Water Audit
P.O, Boz7148 Format developed by the AWWA National Water Loss Committee.
Asheville, NC 28803 The City experienced a 38% water loss rate so it was imperative to
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chosen by size and type to get a true representative sample of the lazge
meters in the system. All field data was gathered and entered into a
meter database and a report written documenting the accuracy of each meter prior to repair. The meters are
categorized by type and size. An individual report of each meter test was made with the test results and repair
comments. This was done so that the Utility staff could easily use the information to observe the recovery of
lost revenue from the meter. This project was started to help reduce the loss of revenue in the water system. It
was determined that about 12% of the water pumped was being mis-measured by the large meters in the
system based on this random sample testing program. Asheville is currently planning to make this program
"on going" due to the tremendous overall potential for revenue recovery.
M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. performs a Lazge Meter Testing Program each
year for the City of Bloomington, Indiana. Several hundred large meters
have been tested and evaluated for sizing, application and accuracy since
1988. All field data is gathered and entered into a meter database and a
report written documenting the accuracy of each meter prior to repair.
The meters are categorized by type and size. An individual report of
each meter test was made with the test results and repair comments. This
was done so that the Utility staff can easily use the information to
observe the recovery of lost revenue from the meter. This project is part
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The Meter Evaluation Program is designed to locate inconsistencies in the metering of water and to
identify meter accuracy problems resulting from improper sizing, age of meters and application. The
evaluation will allow the development of acost-effective replacement schedule for water meters and
provide recommendations for the correction of the problems located.
Select information for various meter accounts and the historical consumption for approximately 12 to 18
months of time maybe copied from the Water Utility's database. This information would be imported to
the Project Team's program for review and evaluation. The type of information maintained in the City's
database determines the depth of our evaluation. The following consumption evaluation will be
performed on the data that is available.
^ Consumption patterns and trends are developed to locate decreasing or erratic historical use.
^ Usage patterns of compound meters are reviewed.
^ An evaluation of revenue is performed.
Based on patterns of consumption and meter record information, an application evaluation will be
performed. This evaluation compares the historical use to AWWA standard specifications relating to
proper meter size and application as well as age and wear.
An evaluation and testing program will be conducted with recommendations of proper applications for
those meters along with a potential meter change-out program, which have historically caused water loss
and subsequent revenue loss.
A number of items uniquely qualify the Project Team in performing this water meter review and testing
program. The Project Team's extensive practical experience in meter testing and repair methodology,
membership on the National AWWA Water Loss Control Committee and Meter Standards Committee,
coupled with other extensive Water Loss Assessment Program experience, will allow for a thorough
examination of each meter and meter setting to help reduce the total water loss and revenue loss occurring in
meters. From start up to completion, our firm is committed to furnishing a quality service in a timely manner.
The selection of our team to perform this meter testing will provide the City with exceptional experience,
sound decision making, and a level of service providing the following advantages:
^ A professional meter review and testing team with a specialized expertise in water loss management
^ An experienced team with the capacity to provide the highest quality work for the City
^ A project approach that incorporates interim reporting and continuous input opportunities
^ Innovative proven analysis techniques developed from the completion of several hundred similar projects
that sought the same scope and results as this project
Project Field Approach
The Project Team's meter testing programs go beyond the stated AWWA meter testing specifications. This is
due to a thorough understanding of the limitations of meter testing conducted in the field versus testing meters
under a "controlled environment" in a laboratory or established meter testing shop using volumetric tanks. We
recognize that field conditions are much different than a meter shop and that these conditions must be taken
into consideration when testing meters in the field. Also, the AWWA M-6 manual has no set "standards" for
field testing, only to try to emulate as close as possible the suggested flow rates as stated in the tables on
pages 54-55 of the M-6 manual, or to follow each meter manufacturer's suggested flow rates (re: pages 72-77
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~ of the M-6 manual). Therefore, the Project Team fmds it imperative to adhere to a strict method of field
testing while taking into consideration the AWWA meter performance standards. This methodology is
designed to allow for a systematic diagnosis of the meter's performance based on several flow rates across
~ that specific meter's size and type beyond the AWWA's three tests (minimum, intermediate, and maximum).
Testing will be done by comparative methods using a certified test meter to test the water customer's meter
within its normal operating range or by volumetric methods per AWWA M-6 Manual. Our comparative test
meters aze Sensus (formerly Rockwell) that record total volume and current velocity for each of the 4 to 6
tests conducted. The test meters have "Electronic Registers" that are automatically reset to zero after each
test. These compazative test meter units aze themselves "Tested and Certified Accurate" at least once each
yeaz.
Large Meter Review and Testing
Meter testing will be performed "on site" at the meter setting. The meter will be analyzed as to the meter
setting to determine if the meter can be tested in place without removal, and without undue inconvenience to
the water customer. The primary purpose for testing large meters in place is to not to have to remove a lazge
meter from its setting, thus possibly causing many other problems. Additionally, the meter setting can affect
the accuracy of the meter if it is improperly configured. There will need to be an inlet valve, an outlet valve to
be able to isolate the meter from use during testing, and a test port of correct size and position to be able to
attain enough velocity of flow to test the meter across the range of flow rates for that specific meter. If a by-
pass line is available, that will be flushed (by bleed valve if one can be used) prior to using, to insure no water
service interruption for a critical customer such as a hospital. During the test, proper meter application and
sizing will be done to assure the city the correct meter is in place and the setting is correct for the application.
Accessibility to the meter is a major concern especially in regards to lazge commercial accounts and the
potential for revenue loss.
^ Randomly select groups of meters for testing by year of installation and size. Up to 601arge meters
will be selected for testing.
^ The Project Team will work with the City and the water customers for all test scheduling and two
(2) man teams will be used.
^ City personnel are not required to assist our technicians except where there are issues with gaining
entry due to security or other concerns.
^ However, having City staff familiar with the particular meter setting available would be helpful for
water customers accustomed to seeing particular City personnel.
^ Meters will be tested across a range of flows in order to determine patterns of mechanical wear at
various flow rates. These flow rates used will be a combination of AWWA recommended flow rates
(per M-6 manual of the AWWA) and meter manufacturer flow rates.
^ All compound meters are tested at six flows rates, concentrating on the change over rate which is
the most critical flow rate in a compound water meter. (AWWA states three tests, the change over
rate being one of them. *Reference AWWA M6 Manual, 4`s edition -Chapter 5. ).
^ All meters are tested in place providing there is a test port.. Meter settings where there is no test port will
be documented. Some meters may require removal from the setting temporarily for testing. Shutdowns
will be limited where possible to minimize problems for the water customer.
The success of this program can be enhanced by reviewing all available data regarding any previous lazge
meter testing and repair program. The following will need to be gathered; a listing of large metered accounts
and past consumption records, meter reading books, field cazds, notes, computer copies of the large meter
~ database, and billing data, if available. Additionally, other records such as amounts pumped into the system
may need to be reviewed. The field testing of large meters, along with the records reviewed, shall yield
updated adjusted consumption records of the City's large meters as well as supplying valuable information
regarding the general condition of the water meter revenue generating system.
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An organized field approach to this Review and Meter Testing Program will include the following:
^ Introduce and maintain an interactive role with the City Staff for the Meter Review and Testing
Program. Conduct short interviews with staff about particulars of the selected meter locations such as
changes in the occupancy of the buildings, age of the meters, meter reading systems, et al. This will allow
for a greater understanding of how meters are functioning, thus allowing priorities to be assigned to
particular segments of the work.
^ Divide areas of the distribution system into geographic areas where meters are located so they can be
tested in an orderly fashion. This would include setting a schedule and maintaining a level of Field
Staffing that will insure completion of the meter testing program within the schedule and budget allotted.
This may require access to maps of the distribution system to be examined during the course of the
planning sessions to formulate a workable plan of action.
^ Assess all meters listed in the test group. This assessment will include making observations of water
usage on site as well as observed meter readings to determine if the meter is the correct type and size for
the particular application.
^ Meters that require extensive repairs (not worth time and material) or if the meter is obsolete, will
be brought to the attention of the City staff so a potential meter change-out can be analyzed by the City.
^ Perform meter testing to insure accuracy. Document all meter testing in a manner that will allow a
prioritized list of obsolete meters or un-testable meters to be replaced or plumbing corrected to allow
testing at a future date.
^ Document each backflow device immediately downstream of the meter (if one exists) to such an extent
as to provide information to assist and confirm backflow ordinance compliance by the commercial water
customer.
^ Provide constant communication with the City staff so problem meters and/or water customers can be
addressed in a timely manner.
^ Provide instruction and council to City staff during the course of the meter testing program so once the
program is concluded, the City staff will have a complete understanding of all the parameters of
conducting large meter testing with the established goal of reducing the total revenue loss due to
inaccurate metering in the s s
^ The Field staff will meet with assigned City staff daily or as needed and determined by the assigned
City Manager. Large meters or settings needing immediate attention beyond normal repairs will be
documented and submitted immediately for the City's attention.
^ Provide final meter reports indicating all the pertinent details regarding the meter testing and repair
program.
^ Provide recommendations for future meter testing programs such as a methodology and frequency
for testing meters in the distribution system.
^ Meters located in confined spaces shall be tested using accepted confined space entryprocedures.
^ Any valves that fail or break during operation to isolate the water meter for testing will be repaired or
replaced at the expense of the City. The Project Team cannot be held responsible for possible valve
failures due to pre-existing conditions during the testing_procedure.
Small Residential/Commercial Meters
The Residential and Small Commercial Meter Evaluation is designed to locate meter operational
inconsistencies and to identify meter accuracy problems due to age or usage. The sample meter testing
and evaluation will allow the development of acost-effective replacement schedule for the small
residentiaUcommercial meters.
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~ The Project Team will test a randomly selected sample of the 5/8" through 1"residential and small
commercial water meters to verify meter accuracy and efficiency. The meters will be tested at flow rates
in accordance with American Water Works Association standards (see M6 Manual, pp 54). Testing will
® be done by comparative (volumetric) methods using a water meter test bench at the City's meter shop.
The volumetric tanks for total flow measurement need to have been calibrated.
Option 1
~ The meters selected for testing will have to be removed from the settings by the City or qualified
~ contractor/plumber. The City will need to make sure the insides of the meters remain wet (but not full)
- by installing end caps on the meter inlet and outlet ports of the meter. Once this has been done, the
~ meters will need to be transported. Tags with the address and account number of where the meter was
~ removed should be attached to each meter along with the serial number so the meter can be tracked. This
will allow meter test results to be compared to overall consumption records for each metered account
where each individual meter originated. Each meter sent must have the register head attached.
Once the meters have arrived at the meter shop, the meters will be inspected for damage and cataloged by
- serial numbers, addresses, and account numbers. Meters will be brushed off to remove any loose debris,
~- consumption readings recorded, and a general notation of condition noted.
Meters will be installed on the meter test bench and tested in series. One size will be tested at a time. Once all
the test positions have been filled with meters, water will be flowed slowly to fill the lines of the bench. Each
~ meter will be "zeroed" by using the bleed off valves at each meter setter on the bench. Once all meters have
~ been "zeroed" testing will begin. Testing methods and flow rates will follow the methods described in the M6
_ Manual. Typically the test proceeds as follows:
~ The low flow test is conducted first. For 5/8" X 3/4" meters, this means the low flow rate is % gallon per
minute. The first test will be % gallon per minute and ten gallons or one cubic foot or water will be run into
~ the test tank (depending on the units of registration of the meter). All the meters will then be read and
~ accuracies noted on the test forms. Three flow rates will be used for each set of meters; low flow, medium
~ flow, and high flow.
These flow rates have been taken from the AWWA M6 Manual. pp 54..Each meter size has its own test flow
rates.
^ Randomly select groups of meters for testing by year of installation. At least 70 small meters will be
~ selected for testing.
~ Assess all meters listed in the random test group.
~ Meters will be volumetrically tested on the City's test bench at the maintenance shop of the City, or as an
alternative, shipped to the Project Team's test facility and tested on the calibrated test bench. If this is not
possible, alternative methods may need to be employed and could change the overall cost of the small
~ meter testing program.
^ All meters will be tested according to standards set in with the AWWA M-6 manual.
~ Option 2
~ Small meters can be tested "in place" but will require special considerations. Appointments would need to be
made with the water customer during regular hours and tests conducted from available fixtures. A random list
of accounts would be generated for testing. The sample size would need to be large enough that if particular
~ issues are encountered at the meter setting, the water customer is uncooperative or any other issue that would
~ prevent a quality test from being conducted, that particular account would then be skipped and the crew
would move to the next account. The City is cautioned that small meter testing in place is generally not the
best approach for testing small meters because of the length of the tests needed to generate reliable results.
Abbreviated test times would need to be considered so that the customer inconvenience is kept to a minimum.
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Small meters are not good candidates to test in place at the setting because of some key issues.
- Plumbing issues such as very slight water use due to leaky toilets, faucets, et al, will prevent accurate
low flow tests from being conducted.
- Since the meters are probably located inside the home, gaining access to the meter for the testing will
be problematic. While appointments can be made, the time involved by the field crew to attempt to
test these meters in place can become lengthy if the water customer does not cooperate, appointments
get canceled, or people are just not home during the week to allow access to the inside of the home to
get to the meter.
There maybe problems with pulling the meter if the Project Team is requested to perform that function.
These include:
- Meters are probably located inside the home, so gaining access to the meter for removal and re-
installing anew meter will be problematic. While appointments can be made, the time involved by
the field crew to attempt to pull these meters in place can become lengthy if the water customer does
not cooperate, appointments get canceled, or people are just not home during the week to allow
access to the inside of the home to get to the meter.
- Plumbing issues such as inlet and outlet valves that do not function, potential for broken pipes and
leaks, because of bad piping upstream and downstream of the meter.
The Project Team does not wish to assume liability for these pre-existing conditions and therefore would
recommend the meters be pulled by the City or the meters be tested in place..
FINAL REPORTS, DOCUMENTATIONS and COMMUNICATIONS
^ Project Team will meet daily with assigned City personnel to go over areas of survey for prior workday
and plan current day and area to survey.
^ The field technicians will be readily available by cellular phone as well as
^ Nextel Direct Connect Radio. This will facilitate communications between
^ the City and the field technicians. A 24-hour toll free 800 number is available for direct contact with the
Project Team for emergencies.
^ Document all meter testing, date of testing, and all data required by the City to analyze the meter
inaccuracies. These will be reported daily to the appointed City Personnel.
^ The Project Manager and Field Manager will meet with the City as needed for a progress report if so
requested.
^ Maintain a progression list of the project indicating meters tested and to be tested, contact names, phone
numbers, etc.
^ Prepare meter reports at the completion of the project which will include all meter review and testing
reports, along with any possible mechanical deficiencies that need the attention of the City.
Recommendations for system maintenance will be a part of this report based on field observations made
during the testing program. This review, tests and report will provide estimated revenue losses in order to
make the strategic decisions regarding future meter replacement. This final draft report shall be made
available for submission to the Citv within twenty (30) working days of the completion of the
fieldwork.
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ASSUMPTIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY CITY
^ The City will furnish all maps, atlases, (two copies) and meter records necessary to properly conduct the
testing program.
' The City will provide customer records such as consumption history, phone numbers for appointments, or
any additional information that would make the testing of a meter at a location easier to perform. This
1 information shall be regarded as CONFIDENTIAL by the Project Team, and will not be shared with
anyone outside of the City without consent of the City.
^ The City will assist as necessary to get customer cooperation for the testing program. The Project Team
~ can assist in composing a letter that the City can submit to water customers informing them on the
procedures and benefits of the testing program.
^ The City will also make available, on a reasonable but periodic basis, certain personnel with a working
knowledge of the water system who may be helpful in attempting to locate particularly hard-to-find
~ meters and for general information about the water system. This person will not need to assist the Prot
Team on a full time basis, but only on an "as needed" basis.
^ The City will assist, if needed, to help gain entry into sites that maybe difficult to get into due to security
1 issues or other concerns.
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METERS TO BE TESTED
The following water meters will be tested for the City. This will include Displacement, Compound and
Turbine style meters. Requests to test other meters not listed will be agreed upon by the Project Team and the
City prior to any further testing.
~ A minimum of 150 meters ranging in size from 5/8" up to 8"
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
The following equipment will be used for on site meter testing work during the project. All material listed
will be on the job site at all times.
1. Sensus test meters with electronic registers, certified accurate by volumetric testing.
2. All tools needed to perform testing "on site" (hand tools, pipe wrenches, etc.)
3. Proper lengths of 2-1/2' fire hose for conducting the testing "on site"
4. Confined Space Entry tripod, winch, fall protection and Gas detector
5. Meter Test Bench for volumetric testing of Meters (as needed per requirements for small displacement
meters)
SAFETY
Safe is a major part of any project. The Project Team always provides a safe work environment
for its employees. Our staff is trained in General Industry OSHA rules, Confined Space
Entry &Self-Rescue, First Responder First Aid, CPR, and Traffic Control. While in the field
on your project, the project team of I-IDR and M.E. Simpson Company, Inc. will follow all of the
necessary safety procedures to protect themselves, your staff and the general public.
~ The Project Team will be Two-Man Teams for Safety and
~ Quality Assurance.
The use of a "one person" meter testing and repair team is dangerous and impractical where large
meters maybe located in underground vaults. It would be a dangerous precedent to allow a "one-
person" team to access these meters, attempt to test and repair, and at the same time try to control
traffic flow at that person's location if the vault is located in or near the street.
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Therefore the Project Team adheres to the following:
^ The Field Manager will be trained in accordance with OSHA Standazd 1910 (General Industry)
and be in possession of an OSHA 30 Hour Card.
^ Any meters located in a "confined space" such as pit and vault installations that require entry
will be treated in accordance with the safety rules regazding Confined Space Entry, designated
by the City, The Department of Labor and OSHA.
- All personnel aze trained and certified in Confined Space Entry &Self-Rescue.
^ We will follow all safety rules regarding First Responder First Aid & CPR, designated by the
City, The Department of Labor and OSHA.
^ All personnel are trained and certified in First Responder First Aid & CPR.
^ We will follow all traffic safety rules, designated by the City, The Department of Labor,
OSHA, and the Iowa Department of Transportation (per MUTCD).
- All personnel are trained and certified, by the AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFTEY
SERVICES ASSOCIATION (ATSSA) in Traffic Control and Safety.
Work Zone Safety Plans ATSSA Certified
Traffic Control Personnel will be used.
Testing Schedule
Current documentations of safety training and
certifications can be provided upon request for all
project personnel for the City. These certifications are
current and up to date for all project personnel.
Ju l Au st Se tember
Notice to Proceed
Review and Kick off Meetin
Field Testin
Re ort Draft Submitted •
HDR Engineering, Inc. as a professional engineering film maintains professional liability insurance that
exceeds the City's minimum requirements, as stated in their request for statement of qualifications.
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June 20, 2008
PROPOSAL FEE
The Project Team is pleased to present our "Proposal Fee" for a Water Meter Review and Testing Program
for the City of Dubuque, Iowa. The meter review and testing evaluation program will be conducted on meters
(5/8"-8") in the City's water distribution system. The Project Team will perform this program with one of our
two man teams, with all necessary equipment, described within this document, furnished by the Project
Team. The review, testing procedures, evaluation and reporting will be followed as described within this
document. All travel, lodging and meals are included in the proposal price.
Large Meter Review and Testing (Test in Place and Evaluation)
1 %" through 2" displacement style meters
$300.00 each, estimated sample size of 30 meters --------------------- $9,000.00
2" through 8" compound/turbine style meters
$455.00 each, estimated sample size of 60 meters -------------------- $27.300.00
$36,300.00
Small Meters Review and Testing
Option 1-Meters pulled for testing at the City's Test Bench
a) 5/8" through 1" displacement style meters (Using a 5-stand Test Bench)
$60.00 each, sample of 228 meters ----------------------------------- $13,680.00
OR
b) 5/8" through 1"displacement style meters (Using a 10-stand Test Bench)
$52.00 each, sample of 263 meters ----------------------------------- $13,676.00
Option 2 -Meters tested on site at Water customer's location
5/8" through 1"displacement style meters
$195.00 each, sample of 70 meters --------
Total fee for review and testing
"Not to Exceed" -----------------•
$13,650.00
$50,000.00
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June 20, 2008
Applications have been submitted for new certifications and have not been received as of June 19, 2008.
As required, the crews will have the cards when the program starts. ME Simpson requires all Field staff to
carry whenever they are in the field.
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July 2,.2008
Ken Tekippe, Finance Director _
City of Dubuque
50 West 13~'~ Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864-
- Subject: Revised Proposal for Water Meter Review and Testing
.Dear Mr. Tekippe and Selection Committee:
- Thank you for-the opportunity to be considered for providing-water meter review
and testing services:. Our goal is to provide responsive client=focused consulting
and engineering services that produce value to you. The review, tests and report
will be valuable for estimating costs. and making strategic decisions about future
meter replacement.
HDR has prepared these revised proposal specifications for water meter review
and testing. The revisions and clarifications .apply only to the small meter review
and testing .approach .and proposed fees. The project understanding, approach,
- and fees for the large. meter review and testing remain as proposed in the June 20,
2008. submittal. -
Attached please find these revisions and proposed fees: If you Have any questions
call Thomas Jakubowski. We look forward to continue to work with the. City on
his important assignment.
Sincerely,
HDR ENGINEERING; INC.
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:Thomas: D. Jakubowski Daryl A: Kottwitz, VP
Project Manager Project Principal
' (262) 251-9020 .(402) 399-1133
Enclosure
HDH Engineering, Inc. 84041ndian Hills give Phone: 14021399-1000
'Omaha, NE, 68114-4098 .Fax: ~402~ 399-1238
www.hdrinc.com
REVISED SMALL WATER METER PR0.7ECT UNDERSTANDING
AND APPROACH
Small Residential/Commercial Meters
The Residential and Small Commercial Meter Evaluation is designed to locate meter
operational inconsistencies and to identify meter accuracy problems due to age or
usage. The sample meter testing and evaluation will allow the development of a cost-
effective replacement schedule for the small residential/commercial meters.
The Project Team will test a randomly selected sample of the 5/8" through 1"
residential and small commercial water meters to verify meter accuracy and efficiency.
The meters will be tested at flow rates in accordance with American Water Works
Association standards (see M6 Manual, pp 54). Testing will be done by comparative
(volumetric) methods using a water meter test bench at the Utility's meter shop. The
volumetric tanks for total flow measurement need to have been calibrated.
Small Meter change out at Meter Setting
The meters selected for testing will have to be removed from the settings by the Project
Field Staff and replaced with a City supplied meter. The Team will need to make sure
the insides of the old meters remain wet (but not full) by installing end caps on the
meter inlet and outlet ports of the meter. Once this has been done, the meters be
transported to the City's test bench for testing. Tags with the address and account
number of where the meter was removed should be attached to each meter along with
the serial number so the meter can be tracked. Meter information for replaced and
installed meters will be provided to the City for data management and billing.This will
allow meter test results to be compared to overall consumption records for each
metered account where each individual meter originated. Each meter sent must have
the register head attached.
Once the meters have arrived at the meter shop, the meters will be inspected for damage
and cataloged by serial numbers, addresses, and account numbers. Meters will be brushed
off to remove any loose debris, consumption readings recorded, and a general notation of
condition noted.
Meters will be installed on the meter test bench and tested in series. One size will be tested
at a time. Once all the test positions have been filled with meters, water will be flowed
slowly to fill the lines of the bench. Each meter will be "zeroed" by using the bleed off valves
at each meter setter on the bench. Once all meters have been "zeroed" testing will begin.
Testing methods and flow rates will follow the methods described in the M6 Manual.
Typically the test proceeds as follows:
The low flow test is conducted first. For 5/8" X 3/4" meters, this means the low flow rate is
~/a gallon per minute. The first test will be ~/a gallon per minute and ten gallons or one cubic
foot or water will be run into the test tank (depending on the units of registration of the
meter). All the meters will then be read and accuracies noted on the test forms. Three flow
rates will be used for each set of meters; low flow, medium flow, and high flow.
These flow rates have been taken from the AWWA M6 Manual. pp 54..Each meter size has
its own test flow rates. An organized approach to the small meter review and testing will
include the following_
• Randomly select groups of meters for testing by year of installation. At least 350
small meters will be selected for testing with the goal of being able to change out 70
for the actual test.
• Assess all meters listed in the random test group.
• Meters will be volumetrically tested on the City's test bench at the maintenance
shop.
• All meters will be tested according to standards set in with the AWWA M-6 manual.
• If the City has changed out small meters in recent months, these meters can be
considered as part of the sample and will reduce the number of meters needing to be
pulled by the Project Team for testing, as long as they have been capped and kept
wet inside.
There may be problems with pulling the meter for the Project Team to perform that
function. These include:
- Meters are located inside the home, so gaining access to the meter for removal and
re-installing a new meter may be problematic. While appointments can be made, the
time involved by the field crew to attempt to pull these meters in place can become
lengthy if the water customer does not cooperate, appointments get canceled, or
people are just not home during the week to allow access to the inside of the home
to get to the meter.
- Plumbing issues such as inlet and outlet valves that do not function, potential for
broken pipes and leaks, because of bad piping upstream and downstream of the
meter.
The Project Team does not wish to assume liability for these pre-existing
conditions and therefore would recommend the following:
• The total sample size will need to be 300 meters located in contiguous areas
based on age so that no time is lost moving from house to house. 10-20 meters
located together is ideal. Meters will be changed out until a statistical sample
among various ages for 70 meters has been achieved.
• If nobody is home when the crew arrives, then the crew will move on to the next
location.
• If an appointment is made and the water customer does not honor that
appointment, then the crew will move on to the next location.
• If there are obvious plumbing issues, such as valves that do not work, piping that
is fragile, or the meter is not accessible, the crew will move on to the next
location.
• Notification will need to be coordinated by the City. The Project team can assist in
developing a notification procedure.
• Appointments made will need to be honored by the water customer.
• Anytime plumbing and/or meter setters are involved with achange-out, there is
a potential for leaks. The City will need to be able to respond to these. The
Project Team will take great care and due diligence in performance of change-
outs but cannot be responsible for leaks due to pre-existing conditions of
plumbing fixtures.
REVISED PROPOSAL FEE
The Project Team is pleased to present our "Revised Proposa/ Fees for a Meter Testing and Evaluation
Program for the City of Dubuque, Iowa. The meter testing and evaluation program will be conducted
on meters (5/8"-8") in the City's water distribution system. The Project Team will perform this
program with one of our two man teams, with all necessary equipment, described within this
document, furnished by the Project Team. All travel, lodging and meals are included in the proposal
price.
Large Meter Evaluations (Test in Place and Evaluation)
1 ~/z" through 2"displacement style meters
$300.00 each, sample of 30 meters ------------------------------------- $9,000.00
2" through 8" compound/turbine style meters
$455.00 each, sample of 60 meters ------------------------------------ $27,300.00
Small Meters Tested and Meter Evaluation
The project team will be replaced the old meter with a City supplied meter and the old
meter pulled will be testing at the City's Test Bench by Project Team staff per revised project
approach.
5/8" through 1" displacement style meters (Using the Utility's 10-stand Test Bench)
$195.00 each, sample of 70 meters ----------------------------------- $13,650.00
** Small meters pulled by the Utility recently can be considered for this testing as long as
the meters have been capped and the measuring element inside is kept wet. This would
reduce the number of meters needed to be pulled from homes and small businesses. These
meters pulled by the City will be tested at the rate of $62.00 per meter by the Project Team
in conjunction with the rest of the sample.
Total fee for testing and evaluation
°Not to Exceed" ----------------------------
-------------------------------------- $50,000.00