HomeMy WebLinkAbout033959 RES - 06/30/2026Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-
year options, with Aclara Technologies, LLC, of St. Louis, Missouri,
in an amount up to $3,110,850.00, with a potential up to
$9,806,954.63 if options are exercised, to purchase meter
transmission units used by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026
funding of $778,000.00 from the Water Fund.
WHEREAS, these supplies will be used by Corpus Christi Water to meet the
operational needs of the department, which are critical in sustaining the department's
operational reliability for service;
WHEREAS, State law provides that such procurements, as described above, are
subject to statutory procurement requirements, including competitive bids, unless an
exemption applies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds there is a statutory exemption for this
procurement in Local Government Code, Section 252.022(a)(7)(A), as this purchase is
available from only one source due to special processes or patents;
WHEREAS, there is also a statutory exception for this procurement in Local
Government Code, Section 252.022(a)(7)(D), as this purchase is for captive replacement
parts or components for equipment; and
WHEREAS, there is also a statutory exception for this procurement in Local
Government Code, Section 252.022(a)(2), as this purchase is necessary to preserve or
protect the public health and safety of the City's residents.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas:
Section 1. The City Council specifically finds that the foregoing statements included in
the preamble of this resolution are true and correct and adopts such findings for all intents
and purposes related to the authorization of this procurement.
Section 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a one-year supply
agreement, with two one-year options, with Aclara Technologies LLC., in an amount up
to $3,110,850.00, with a potential up to $9,806,954.63 if all options are exercised, to
purchase meter transmission units, with FY 2026 funding of $778,000.00 from the Water
Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 3 V\day of ,Ul , 2026.
Paulette Guajardo, May
ATTEST:
Rebecca Huerta, Clty Secretary
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SCANNED
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV, Sections 7 & 8)
I, the Director of the Finance & Procurement Department of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (or his/her
duly authorized representative), hereby certify to the City Council and other appropriate officers that the
money required for the current fiscal year's portion of the contract, agreement, obligation or
expenditure described above is in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund specified above, from which it is
to be drawn, and has not been appropriated for any other purpose. Future payments are subject to
annual appropriation by the City Council.
City Council Action Date: June 30, 2026 Legistar Number: 26-0836
Agenda Item:
Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Aclara
Technologies, LLC, of St. Louis, Missouri, in an amount up to $3,110,850.00, with a potential up to
$9,806,954.63 if options are exercised, to purchase meter transmission units used by Corpus Christi
Water, with FY 2026 funding of $778,000.00 from the Water Fund.
Amount Required:(Amount to be Certified) $778,000.00
Fund Name
Accounting Unit
Account No.
Activity No.
Amount
Water
4010-45-31510
520150
$778,000.00
Total
$778,00llQ.00
❑ Certification Not Required
Director the Finance & Procurement Department
Date: