Resolution 2023-32600RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32600
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
AND APPROVING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-367(D) AND 2-391(A) OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CODE, THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF BADGER WATER
METERS AND ORION CELLULAR ENDPOINTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS,
SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES, FROM BADGER METER, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY FOR THESE PRODUCTS
THROUGH THE CITY'S BUDGETING PROCESS.
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-31141, the City Commission waived,
by 5/7ths vote, the formal competitive bidding requirements, in accordance with Section 2-367 of the City
Code, and approved a contract to replace the City's existing analog water meter system with Badger
Meter's Advanced Metering System, a digital system which communicates via cellular service; and
WHEREAS, Badger Meter, Inc., the manufacturer of the Badger system, which includes meters,
Orion cellular units and related products, software and services, has notified staff that it continues to be
the sole source for the products, software and services needed to maintain the current system and
expand it as new construction comes online; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-367(d)(2) for sole source purchases, the Procurement
Department publicly released Intent to Sole Source (ITS) No. 2023-383-NA on April 25, 2023; and
WHEREAS, responses to the ITS were due on May 1, 2023, and the City did not receive any
responses from vendors stating that they could supply the required items; and
WHEREAS, based on the notification from Badger Meter, Inc. that it is the sole source for its
products, software, and services, and the results of ITS 2023-383-NA, the Administration seeks the
approval of the Mayor and City Commission to continue to purchase, in accordance with Section 2-
367(d)(2), badger water meters and Orion cellular endpoints, and related products, software, and
services, from Badger Meter, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the
recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 2-367(d) and 2-391(a), of the City Code, and
approving, in accordance with Section 2-367(d) of the Miami Beach Code, the sole source purchase of
Badger water meters and Orion cellular endpoints and related products, software, and services, from
Badger Meter, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the amount appropriated annually for these products
through the City's budgeting process.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this / 7
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MAY 2 2 2023
RAFA E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
day of2023.
DAN GELBER, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO
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& FOR EXECUTION
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City Attomey -a Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: May 17, 2023
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 2-367(D) AND 2-391(A) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CODE; THE SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF BADGER WATER METERS AND ORION
CELLULAR ENDPOINTS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE AND
SERVICES, FROM BADGER METER, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY FOR THESE
PRODUCTS THROUGH THE CITY'S BUDGETING PROCESS.
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution, in accordance with Section 2-367(d)
and 2-391(a) of the Miami Beach Code, for the sole source purchase of Badger water meters
and Orion cellular endpoints, and related products, software and services from Badger Meter,
Inc. These items are necessary to maintain the City's automated water meter system.
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On January 15, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-31141, the City Commission waived, by 5/7ths
vote, the formal competitive bidding requirements, in accordance with Section 2-367 of the City
Code, and approved a contract to replace the City's existing analog water meter system with
Badger Meter's Advanced Metering System, a digital system which communicates via cellular
service.
Prior to this, the City utilized manual analog meters that were no longer efficient and did not allow
the department to provide residents with the most accurate responses to address water issues.
The Badger Advanced Meter system is a highly efficient system implemented across the
country which provides more accurate and efficient consumption and billing data and an
enhanced level of customer service. Some of the benefits of the new system include:
• Improved accuracy due to meter upgrade
• Significant reduction in manual labor
• Near real-time read data
• Customer access to data (through a portal)
• Alerts and alarms
• Expandable network functionality
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At that time, the Badger contract included approximately 14,000 meters, cellular components
and -other system components. Recently, the Public Works Department has identified a need to
purchase additional meters due to new construction and a need to replace existing meters not
covered under warranty.
Badger Meter, Inc., the manufacturer of the Badger system, which includes meters, Orion
cellular units and related products, software and services, has notified staff that it continues to
be the sole source for the products, software and services needed to maintain the current
system and expand it as new construction comes online.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Section 2-367(d)(2) for sole source purchases, the Procurement Department
publicly released Intent to Sole Source (ITS) No. 2023-383-NA on April 25, 2023. The ITS
provides an opportunity to any vendor that believes it can provide the City with the necessary
items to submit written notification for the City's consideration. Responses to the ITS were due
on May 1, 2023. The City did not receive any responses from vendors stating that they are able
to supply the required items.
Therefore, based on the notification from the Badger Meter, Inc. that it is the sole source for its
products, software and services, and the results of ITS 2023-383-NA, this item seeks the
approval of the Mayor and City Commission to continue to purchase, in accordance with Section
2-367(d)(2), badger water meters and orion cellular endpoints, and related products, software
and services, from Badger Meter, Inc.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Results from the 2022 Resident Survey related to the City's perception and satisfaction show
an overall approval of 67.4%, and rated the City as a good place to live.
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The standardization of Badger meters, Badger hydrant meters and Orion cellular endpoints
from Badger Meter I nc. will be funded from account number 425-0410-000680 (for water meter
and hydrant meter purchases) in the estimated yearly amount of $400,000 or as approved
through the City's budgeting process.
Based on the foregoing, pursuant to Section 2-367(d) and 2-391(a), of the City Code, it is
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach approve the
Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager and approving, in accordance
with Section 2-367(d) of the Miami Beach Code, the sole source purchase of Badger water
meters and Orion cellular endpoints, and related products, software and services, from Badger
Meter, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the amount appropiated annually for these products
through the City's budgeting process.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
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to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Public Works/Procurement
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Badger Sole Source Letter
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Badger Meter
March 10, 2023
Mariana Evora
City of Miami Beach
451 Dade Blvd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RE: Sole Source Letter
Dear Ms. Evora:
4545 W Brown Derr Road
PO Box 245036
Milwdukec, Wisconsin 5.3224-9536
414-355-0400 900 876-3837
wvjw.bad gei mecer.com
This letter will confirm that Badger Meter is the only vendor able to supply water meters (E-
Series® Ultrasonic meters, RecordallO Disc meters), cellular endpoints (ORION@
endpoints), BEACON® SaaS, and HR-E® encoders for the City of Miami Beach.
In the event you have any questions regarding this correspondence, we can be reached by
telephone at 800-876-3837 or by email at proposals(o),badgermeter.com.
Sincerely,
BADGER METER INC.
Charla D. Dury
Assistant Secretary and Proposal Lead
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