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ITEM: |
CONSENT
CALENDAR |
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5. |
CONSIDER
PURCHASE OF Water Conservation Equipment |
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Meeting
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February 19, 2020 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David J.
Stoldt, |
Program/ |
Conservation Devices |
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General
Manager |
Line Item
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4-2-2-D |
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Prepared
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Stephanie
Locke |
Cost
Estimate: |
$25,815 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee considered this item on February 13, 2020 and recommended approval on a 2 - 1 vote. |
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CEQA Compliance:
This action does not constitute a project as
defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378. |
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SUMMARY:
The District currently provides water conservation equipment to the
public upon request and makes equipment available at various public events and
workshops. As part of these activities, staff offers water saving devices to
District residents and businesses. Equipment
provided includes 1.5 gallons per minute showerheads, automatic shut-off hose
nozzles, faucet aerators, and other water efficient equipment and devices. Staff
is requesting approval for the expenditure of $25,815 in budgeted funds to
renew its stock of conservation equipment.
The District has purchased most devices from AM
Conservation Group for a number of years, as their products are reasonably
priced, meet the quality standards expected by staff, and they offer a
selection of utility-grade water conservation products. Most of the AM Conservation Group, Niagara
Conservation and Simply Conserve-branded products have earned the EPA’s
Watersense® and ENERGY STAR® certifications.
Periodically, staff reviews products from other vendors and researches
cost/quality for comparison. When new
technology or products become available, staff requests samples for testing
before requesting quotes. The quote for
this purchase is attached as Exhibit
5-A.
The District’s outreach program is done in
coordination and partnership with California American Water. Both entities provide free devices and
frequently share tablespace at outreach events.
RECOMMENDATION: By adopting this item with the Consent Calendar, the Board is approving the expenditure of $25,815 of budgeted funds to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Water Conservation Program budget on line 4-2-2-D.
5-A AM Conservation Group
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