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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSevern Trent Services Amendment to Meter Reading Contract -2002 07 26U7/241102 13:43 FAX 9547410450 Severn Trent Ava Ms. Louise Frangoul L� �. �1 Severn Trent- Avatar City of Winter Springs Utility Services, LLC 1126. East State Road 434 4891 NW 103 Ave. #14 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Sunrise, FL 33351 (407) 327 -5960 C_+ Tel 954 741 -0803 Fax 954 741 -0450 July 24, 2002 Dear Louise; This letter is to serve as our Agreement regarding Contract Meter Reading with the City of Winter Springs As a result of the City Commission Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2002, the City has agreed to piggyback to our City of Casselberry Contract (copy attached). The approximate 11,800 manual meters will be read at the $_645 manual read price per contract, along with your 426 backyard radio (fire -fly meters) reads. The 414 touch pad reads will be read at the $.507 touch read rate also as stipulated in Casselberry contract. All other Terms and Conditions to subject Casselberry agreement will apply. Once this agreement is signed, we will begin reading your meters within 45 -60 days, if not sooner. We will set a target date of your September meter reading cycle month. We will work closelywith you in our training agenda and process to make the transition as smooth as possible. As we proceed with the meter reading contract, we can discuss any other services we may provide that may prove mutually beneficial, such as connects, disconnects and meter change outs /installs. If you agree with the above, please sign below and mail to 4891 NW 103 Id Avenue, Suite 14, Sunrise, Fl., 33351, or faxto 954 -741 -0450. If you should have any questions, please call me at 1- 888 - 896 -1486, or my cell phone, 954- 275 -9796. We look forward to working with you and having a long, successful relationship. Louise Frangoul, or other City of Winter Title Date Springs Authorized Representative Sincerely, /f Oscar A. Varona, Manager of Meter Reading Services Cc: Mike Acosta, Ed Goscicki, David Tinoco, Rita Varona, Brooks Ellis JUL -24 -2002 13:55 9547410450 96% F.01 Z01 COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM B Consent Informational Public Hearin X July 22, 2002 Meeting Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The Finance Department is requesting authorization to piggyback off of the City of Casselberry's contract for Meter Reading Services. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of the City of Casselberry's contract with Severn Trent -Avatar Utility for contract meter reading services at a cost of .645 cents per read payable from the Utility Billing Division of the Finance Department and reimbursed by the Utility Enterprise Fund. CONSIDERATIONS: The Finance department currently supervises the Meter Services Division. It is the desire of the Finance Department to remove itself from the daily supervision of the Meter Services Division. It is the desire of both the Utility Department and the Finance Department to contract out the meter reading function. The Meter Services Division currently consists of 2 Service Technicians and 3 Meter Readers. Should the Commission grant approval to contract out the meter reading function, the 2 Service Technicians will transfer to the Utility Department. The Technicians will continue to perform the same job duties; however, it is anticipated that the duties will be better coordinated for ultimate customer satisfaction. The 3 Meter Readers will be transferred to 3 open Maintenance Worker positions in various departments which results in a higher paygrade and a corresponding 5% increase in pay for these 3 employees. The Meter Services Division has been supervised by the Utility Services Billing Manager. The Manager will monitor the performance of the meter reading services by the contracted company July 22, 2002 Regular Agenda Item B Page 2 and continue to be responsible for the daily upload and download of the readings as well as generation of the meter re -read list. A cost benefit analysis proves that the change to contracted meter reading will not provide any annual personnel or operating cost savings or incur any additional costs. From a quantitative point of view the change is basically a wash. However, the contracted company will provide its own vehicles for their employees which in turn free's up 3 trucks and 2 golf carts for use elsewhere or sale. From a qualitative point of view, Finance management is likely to save substantial time and energy related to personnel matters. Hence, the desire for the change. FUNDING: Funding is payable from the Utility Billing Division of the Finance Department at a cost of .645 cents per read and reimbursed by the Utility Enterprise Fund. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that authorization be granted to piggyback off of the City of Casselberry's Contract # P -00 -02 with Severn Trent for meter reading services at a cost of .645 cents per read. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Severn Trent Letter of Agreement with the City of Winter Springs 2. City of Casselberry Contract #P 00 -02 3. List of Severn Trents Current Meter Reading Contracts 4. Cost/Benefit Analysis 5. Meter Services Budget — Before and After Contract COMMISSION ACTION: Ms. Louise Frangoul City-of Winter Springs 1126 Fast State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Sevem Tram-Avatar Utility Services, LLC 4891 NW 103 Ave. 014 Sunrise, FL 33351 Tel 964 741 .0943 Fax 954 741-0450 July 9, 2002 Dear Louise; This letter is to serve as our Agreement regarding Contract Meter Reading with the City of Winter Springs. The City has elected to piggyback to our City of Casselberry Contract (copy attached) at the current rate of 5.6451imeter, the price of our manual reads on that oontraot, for all reads in Winter Springs, regardless of touch or manual. All other Terms and Conditions to subject Casselberry Agreement will apply. Once this agreement is signed, we will begin reading your meters within 45.60 days, if not sooner. I will work closely with you in our training agenda to make the transition as smooth as possible. I will also provide you with our current prices for other meter services that may prove mutually beneficial. If you agree with the above, please sign below and mail to 4891 NW 103's Avenue, Suite 14, Sunrise, Fl., 33351, or fax to 954 -741 -0450. If you should have any questions, please call me at 1-88"W-1486. We look forward to working with you and having a long successful relationship. Sincerely, 44 Oscar A Varons, Manager of Meter Reading Services Severn Trent - Avatar Utility Services, LLC CC: Mike Acosta, David Tinoco, Rita Varona, Brooks Ellis Louise Frangoul or other City of Winter Springs Authorized Representative RFP - #P 00-02 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the a day of A .�, 2000, by and between the City of Casselberry, Florida, hereinafter referred to as owner, and Severn Trent- Avatar Utility Services, hereinafter referred to as caniractor- WPINESSETH: That the Owner and the Contractor, for the considerations stated herein, agree as follows: 2. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide and furnish all the necessary labor, supervision, material, tools, expendable and permanent equipment and all utility and transportation services required to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner, all of the work described in the City of Casselberry request for proposal #P00 -02 'Meter Reading Services" for the City of Casseibetry, Florida. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Terms, Conditions, and Specifications Contained in Exhibit "1" and in strict compliance with the Contractor's proposal as accepted, attached hereto as Exhibit "T' and incorporated herein by this reference and with the other Contract Documents herein mentioned which are a part of this Agreement. 3. THE CONTRACT PRA The Owner shall pay to the Contractor, and the Contractor shall accept:, in full payment for the performance of this Agreement, subject to any additions or deductions provided for hereby, in current funds for work performed in accordance with the schedule of unit prices attached hereto and made a part of this agreement. Payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with and subject to the provisions embodied in the other documents, which are a part of this Agreement. Zo(n i2R1SS'I355V� F ~f anv IUDJL LldaeaS 000TPL6S6 YV3 Zt :OT ZO /60 /LO 4- AMHORITY AND RESF0NSrB1LITY OF T ITE OWNER All Work shall be done under the general supervision of the Owner. The Owner shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretation of Specifications, terms and conditions, and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Agreement on the part of the Contractor. These provisions shall not release the Contractor from any Contractor responsibility contained herein. This Agreement comprises the Contract Documents listed herein below. In the event that any provision of one Contract Document conflicts with the provisions of another contract Document, the provision in that Contract Document first listed below shall govern, except as otherwise specifically stated: a. Agreement (this instrument) b. Invitation to Bid #P 00 -02 C. Instructions for Bidders d. Terms, Conditions and Specifications - Fxhibit one (1) e. List of References f. List of Subcontractors g. Company Information h. Proposal Bid Form # P 04-02 - Exhibit two (2) 6. IN WITNESS WEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed in three (3) original counterparts the day and year first above written: (witness) Contractor. Seven Trent - Avatar Utility Services By: /VN` 'e C V Si Title: Print Name Owner: , By- Signature Print Name coin iii213fi'[355vo ��� eey Iuaas ttJadaS 02t0TFL656 YV4 Zt :OT ZO /60 /10 CITY OF CASSELBERRY Purchasing Department 95 Triplet bake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 (407) 262 -7700 INVITATION TO BID NO. RFP# POO -02 Februaryl 1, 2000 TO: All interested business, firms, corporations, partnerships, or individuals dealing in "Meter Reading Services ". The City of Casselberry solicits your Proposal for Meter Reading Services. Proposals must be submitted on the attached bid form. Proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon local time) on Thursday March 16, 2000. SPECIAL CONDITIONS "PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES" "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287 017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 Inonths from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor Iist." IF MAILING BIDS, . MAIL TO: City of Casselberry Finance Department - Purchasing 95 Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 IF DELIVERING BID IN PERSON, DELIVER TO: City of Casselberry City Hall Finance Department - Purchasing 95 Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 Sealed envelopes should be plainly marked on the outside: RFP# POO -02, Meter Reading Services. All bidders, their agents or representative are invited to be present at the bid opening scheduled to begirt at 2 :00 p.m., on Thursday March X6, 2000. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, with or without cause, to waive technicalities, or to accept the proposal which in its best judgment best serves the public interest under all circumstances. Late proposal will be returned to sender unopened. Sincerely, George Millmann Purchasing Agent tole 1UH39139SVO F..E- eeV aua.r,L uaaAaS 05t MtH add Zt :OT ZO /80 /LO Request for Proposal: RFP# P 00 -02 Meter Reading Services Instructions for Bidders Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Casselberry, Casselberry Florida at Casselberry City Hall until March 16, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. Proposal should be made on the bid proposal form provided herein. Proposals submitted on any other format shall be disqualified. Proposals shall be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope RFP# P00-02 Meter Reading Services. Proposals received after the specified time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Mail or deliver proposals to the following address: City of Casselberry Finance Department/Purchasing 95 Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 Unsigned proposals will be considered incomplete and subject to rejection. Proposals having erasures/corrections must be initialed in ink by the proposer. In case of errors in extensions, unit prices will govern. By signing the proposal, the proposer agrees that the proposal is made without any misunderstanding, agrecment, 'or connection with any other person, firm, or corporation making a proposal for the same purpose; and, that the proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. It is agreed by the undersigned proposer that the signing and delivery of this proposal represents the proposers acceptance of the teams and conditions of the foregoing specifications and provisions; and, if awarded the contract by the City, will represent the agreement between the parties. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Finance Conference Room, Casselberry City Hall, 95 Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 at 2:00 p.m., Thursday March 16, 2000. All proposers responding to this request will be notified in writing as to the final outcome of this process. It is anticipated that notifications will be mailed within three (3) weeks of the contract being awarded. Please check your prices bcfore submission of bids, as no change in prices will be allowed after bid opening. Do not use pencil when inserting prim, use ink or typewriter only. Be sure all required bid sheets are signed. Soo I[HHH JH99V3 (--E- BAY 1u3.0 u.ranaS 00OT6L686 YV3 Z6:OT ZV60140 90 @J Any clarifications/changes will be through written addendum only issued by the office of Purchasing. All items quoted must be in compliance with all specifications. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities in these specifications. Failure to comply with these specifications and instructions will result in disqualification of your proposal. Mandatory site inspection is required. The Cities representative for this contract will be Bill Solomonic, Customer Service Supervisor. Please contact him at (407) 262 -7700 ext. 1114 to arrange for site inspection. The City reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, or to accept that Proposal which, in its judgment, will, under all circumstances, best serve the public interest of the City of Casselberry. Cost of submittal of this bid is considered an operational cost of the bidder and shall not be passed on to, or be borne by, the City of Casselberry, Florida. 2 I2ii13fi'[�SSV� F�� eeE luau uaaaes 08p0UMO YVI Z6 :OT Z01601LO Mg,. L 0 lz CITY OF CASSELBERRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS The City of Casselberry is seeking a firm, for Meter Reading Services. The firm awarded this contract must meet or exceed all teams, conditions and specifications of the City of Casselberry. The bid will be for a period of two (2) years at a fixed price. HOWEVER, by mutual consent of the City of Casselberry and the successful bidder, the contract for Meter Reading Services may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. This option will be in written notice. This contract may be cancelled in whole or in part by the City or the Contractor (s) upon giving at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to cancellation; except that non - performance on the part of the contractor(s) will be grounds for termination. Termination will take place within five (5) days of notification. The company(s) awarded this annual contract is encouraged to permit any other governmental agency in the area to participate in the contract under the same Terms and Conditions. 1. Attach proof of proper license and trade certifications. 2. The firm awarded this contract agrees to comply with all laws, codes, rules & regulations bearing on the conduct of work, including those of the Federal, State, County, and City of Casselberry. 3. The contractor shall assume liability for damage or loss resulting from wrongful act(s) or negligence of its employees, agents, or sub - contractor or its insurer shall reimburse the City for any damage or loss within thirty (30) days after a claim is submitted. 4. insurance requirements: Upon award the successful bidder shall be required to obtain and furnish to the City of Casselberry, prior to the contract being effective, Certificates of Insurance approved by the City with the following minimum coverage: All insurance policies shall be with insurers with an acceptable rating, registered and licensed to do business in the State of Florida. I. Workmen's Compensation Insurance: $100,000 /$500,000 H. General Liability - $1,000,000 minimum to include: IL General Aggregate $1,000,000 b. Products - Complete Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 C. Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000 d. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 e. Fire Damage $50,000 f. Medical Expense (any one person) 55,000 III. The City shall be named as additional insured on all General Liability Policies. 1V. Business Auto Policy: Should have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. IHHH07393VO F+-F eev IuaJJ aaaeas 0POTP SO YU ZV :Oi ZOi00 /10 Terms and Conditions Meter Reading Services Page 2 This shall include owned vehicles, hired and non -owned vehicles and employee non - ownership. V. all policies are to be endorsed to include the City as insured. In the cancellation clause, the word MWrjLW r shall be excluded and the number thirty (30) inserted in the blank space provided before the word da tnior notice. All contractor policies are to be considered primary to City coverage and shall not contain co- insurance provisions. 5. The contractor will provide name(s) of any sub - contracting firms used; in addition, contractor will guarantee that each sub - contractor possess and maintains required insurance. 6. By submitting a proposal, the offerer certifies having fully read and understands this request for proposal and certifies WI knowledge of the scope, nature, quantity and quality of work to be performed, and detailed requirements of the services to be provided and the conditions under which the services are to be performed and has wade a visual site inspection. 7. Figures quoted shall remain firm for forty -five (45) days or until acceptance of the offerers quoted and agreement signed. 8. Reserved Rights of thg City - The City of Casselberry reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids which they may deem to best serve the interest of the City. The right is reserved to waived technicalities or informalities. Bidder warrants that prices, terms and conditions quoted on this bid will be firm for acceptance for a period of forty-five (45) days from date of bid opening. 9. patent tpdc - The successful bidder shall indemnify and save harmless the City from and against all claims, suits, actions, damages or cause of action arising during the term of the resulting agreement for any personal injury, loss of life, or damage to property sustained by reason or as a result of the performance of the work for which the agreement was entered into, or its agent, subcontractors, employees, invitees, and all other persons, and from and against any orders, judgments or decrees which may be entered thereto and from and against all costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in or by reasons of the defense of any such claim, suit or action, and the investigation thereof. Nothing in the agreement shall be deemed to affect the rights, privileges and immunities of the City as set forth in the Florida Statutes 768.28. 10. The City is exempt from State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax. Do not include tax in bid; Tax Exemption Certificate will be furnished upon request. 11. The City of Casselber y requires that any and all changes to the original contract shall be in writing and approved in advance by the Purchasing Agent, followed by a written modification signed by both parties and approved by the City Manager and/or the City of Casselberry Commission (if required). 12. Awa rd - the City of Casselb=y anticipates awarding one (1) contract, but reserves the right to award more than one if in it's best interest. god ;HHggIgSSVO F«-F BAY 1ua.I,L uaaeaS OOOMtS8 YV3 Zt :OI Z01601LO Terms and Conditions Meter Reading Services Page 3 13. Public Records - Upon award recommendation or ten (10) days after opening, bids become public records and shall be subject to public disclosure consistent with Chapter 119, Florida State Statutes. 14. Payment will be accomplished by submission of invoice, in duplicate with itemization of all worked performed by location and mailed to: City of Casselberry Attention: Accounts Payable 95 Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 once the City representative has approved the invoices, payment will be made within thirty (30) days. 15. All labor, materials, supplies, and equipment shall comply with any and/or all applicable standards including OSHA and the safety and protection of the employees of the Contractor. 16, 40-Ugations of the aty of C sselber - The contractor shall receive all instructions from Bill Solomonic or his designee. 17. Manner of Performaps� 17.1 The contractor shall perform all its obligations and functions under this agreement in accordance with all terms, conditions, and specifications laid forth by the City. The contractor shall coordinate its activities with the City representative as not to contlict with any operation or activities scheduled by the City. 17.2 The contractor shall instruct its personnel that no gratuities shall be solicited or accepted for any reason whatsoever from any City employee or resident of the City of Casselberry. 17.3 The contractor shall be responsible that any articles found by its employees are turned over to the City. 17.4 The contractor will abide by All State and Federal Regulations on wages and hours of an employee. 17.5 Tic contractor shall be responsible for all its employees, subcontractors and their actions during the term of this contract with the City of Casselberry. 17.6 The contractor shall keep current all licenses and permits whether Municipal, County, State, or Federal required for the performance of its obligations and functions hereunder and shall pay promptly when all fees become due. 17.7 The City will provide the contractor with office space. 600 eev JUa.0 aJaeaS 000TPLM YY3 Zt :OT ZO /60 /L0 Terms and Conditions Meter Reading Services Page 4 17.8 The firm awarded this contract will provide a implementations schedule. This schedule must be submitted and approved by the City representative in advance of start date. 17.9 There will be no weekend work unless approved by the City in advance. 17.10 The contractor will leave the site clean clear of debris and safe at all times. 17.11 The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities. 17.12 Cost of submittal of this bid is considered an operational cost of the bidder and shall not be passed on to be borne by the City. 17.13 Please make sure all forms and bid sheets requiring signatures are completed„ sighed and returned in a sealed envelope marked on the outside RFP# P00-02 Meter Reading Services. 17.14 Failure to comply with these specifications and instructions will result in disqualification of your bid. 18. Evaluation of Proposes: Award shall be made to the responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth below: 1. References 11. Experience of the proposers business and employees of the business. III. Total Price IV. The sufficiency of financial resources and ability of business to perform this contract. V. Manpower VI. Company History VII. Location of Business VUL Such other information as may be requested or secured. 19. Interpretation of Documents If any person contemplating submitting a Proposal is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Specifications or procedural documents, or finds discrepancies in or omissions in the Specifications, he may submit to the Owner a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. The purchasing department will review the written request and decide if a addendum to the proposal needs to be issued. if an addendum is issued, it will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of the proposal documents. OTO iii2agjaSSV3 *-4-4- eeV 1ua.ry uaaeaS 02tOMM YV3 Zt:OT 701601L0 CITY OF CASSELBERRY Technical Specifications RFP # P00-02 Meter heading Specifications The City of Casselberry is seeking a Company experienced in the water meter industry to read approximately 18,250 water meters per month. The City currently has 11,000 Sensus touch read meters and 7;250 manual read meters. 1. Clues Responsibility: A. The City of Casselber y will furnish the necessary number of hand -held electronic meter reading devices to enable the Contractor to perform its function under this contract. B. The City will provide routine maintenance and repair of the hand -held electronic meter reading devices through its selected vendor. C. The hand -held electronic meter reading devices are the sole property of the City. D. The City will provide the meter reading schedule and Contractor shall maintain this schedule in order to maintain the billing cycle. E. The City currently has three (3) billing cycles per month. F. The City will familiarize the Contractor with all phases of the meter routes and billing cycles. G. The City will work with the Contractors for any route changes that may be recommended if it results in improved efficiency and does not affect the billing cycle. H. The City will be responsible for the uploading and downloading of the hand- held electronic meter reading devices. Any routes not completed the previous day will be re- issued by the City. 1, The City at its sole discretion may elect to waive any or all of the penalties provided for in this contract during the initial sixty (60) days of the contract. J. The reading schedule may be adjusted at the City's reasonable discretion with a minimum notice to the Contractor of ten (10) working days. IL Contractors itespons: A. The Contractor shall read all of the Cities meters. Readings shall be accurate with an allowable error ratio of two (2) errors per 1000 meters read. Page I of 6 TTIj BAY 1uaJy u.raeaS 0MULM YU ZV:OT Z0160/10 B. Meter reading errors resulting from errors in reading by Contractor will be charged back to the Contractor in accordance with the following schedule: Number of errors l Charge to Contractor 0 to two (2) per 1000 meters read None More than (2) but less than five (5) meters $5.00 per error read five (5) or more evors per 1000 meters $10.00 per error * These charges shall be deducted from the following months invoice. C. Contractor shall insure that all meters are read each month. Unread meters will be charged to the Contractor at the rate of $5.00 each for any unread meters exceeding two (2) pet 1000 scheduled meters read. No fee will be charged if it is determined that Contractor was not at fault. D. No meter reading shall be done between 7:00 PM and 6:00 am, regardless of Daylight Savings Time. Meter reading on Saturday, Sunday and on City of Casselberry Holidays] shall be prohibited unless approved in advance by the City of Casselberry. A list of current Holidays will be provided upon award of contract. . E. The Contractor is responsible for submitting to the City on a daily basis full reports with meter reading codes, and any incidents that may be connected with meter reading perfo*rnance and the distribution of water. The format for reporting shall be 4pproved in writing by the City and the Contractor. Contractor recognized that appropriate use of meter reader entered codes is critical to City's utility billing operation, and that this is a required part of the .teter reading function. Contractor further recognizes that inappropriate or inaccurate use of metler reader entered codes is unacceptable. Inaccurate meter reader entered codesi that result in estimated customer utility bills will be charged back to the Contractor at the rate of $10.00 per entered code. F. The Contractor shall Oe responsible for the routine cleaning of the meters and the meter boxes, whij h means ensuring that accessibility to the meter is not hampered by grass, s d, or debris of any kind. Contractor recognizes that it is unacceptable for mettr box covers and/or meter caps to be left open or not properly seated or clofed, and will take reasonable measures to ensure that these conditions are not claused by Contractor or Contractor's employees. All mechanical repairs to ille meter boxes will be the responsibility of the City and Contractors employees will not attempt repairs of any kind. Page 2 of 6 G. The Contractor shall report on the same day via hand -held codes all defective meter boxes, lids and meters to the City in order that the required repairs may be scheduled, Contractor shall promptly notify the City of any hazardous or irregular situations observed on the City's water system, including but not limited to suspected meter tampering, equipment or facility malfunctions, or actual or potential safety problems. Reporting format shall be approved by the City. H. The Contractor shall be responsible for the timely collection and delivery of the hand -held electronic meter reading devices that are essential to the meter reading process. The hand -held electronic meter reading devices will be picked up at, and returned to, finance department, customer services division, located at Casselberry City Hall, 95 Triplet Lake Drive. I. The Contractor is prohibited from tampering with, altering or adjusting the hand -held reading devices and associated equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper care and safeguarding of any equipment provided by the City. The Contractor will be held financially responsible for any damage or loss to the hand -held equipment due to negligence or abuse of its employees. The Contractor shall promptly pay for any lost or damaged equipment or the City may, at its option; deduct such amounts from sums otherwise due the Contractor. J. Failure by Contractor to complete all scheduled meter readings within the allotted time for each billing cycle will result in a charge back to the Contractor in the amount of $100.00 for each additional day required to complete the work. K. Contractor must famish trained personnel necessary to complete the work, and is solely responsible for insuring that its employees have the necessary skill, knowledge, training, and experience to perform meter reading accurately and safely so as not to injure or endanger the City, its employees, or any third party. Training material and methods are subject to approval by the City. Prior to initiation of work under this contract, the Contractor will provide the City with a detailed training plan and commitment to appropriate employee training. Contractor shall notify the City, in advance, with the time and location of training so that it can be monitored. L. Contractor is an independent Contractor and will provide full time supervision of all Personnel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to arranging for work assignments and follow -up monitoring of meter readers in the field. Supervisor will be responsible for resolving customer complaints as its pertains to the meter readers. Failure to satisfactorily resolve these customer complaints within two (2) working days will result in a charge back to the Contractor in the amount of $25.00 for each incidcnt, unless the City gives prior approval to the delay. Page 3 of 6 CTZ JH8HTJH99V3 E- -t- eev 1ua.0 u.raeaS MOTtLtSO Yv3 Zt•:OT 90160rLO M. Employee Identification and Uniform: Personnel assigned will be required to wear a Contractor provided uniform and identification badge with employee photo. The design of the uniform is subject to approval of the City. The logo, seal or name of City shall not be used without the permission of the City. Identification Badges are required in the field at all times. The Contractor will ensure that employees return their ID Badges upon termination or separation from employment. Cleaning of uniforms will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contraetort employees must maintain a neat and clean appearance while providing meter reading services, and torn, worn, or soiled uniforms shall not be worn while performing responsibilities under this contract. City reserves the right to inspect uniforms and require Contractor to replace them if soiled or damaged. Appropriate personnel safety equipment is required. No meter reader will be permitted to work in the field without the appropriate uniform and identification badge, unless the employee is working in a training capacity and is accompanied by a trained meter reader. If the City observes an employee of the Contractor, who is not in a training capacity, not wearing the appropriate uniform and identification, a penalty of $25.00 will be charged back to the contract for each incident. Contractor is responsible for checking its employees for proof of valid driver licenses every six (6) months if they are required to drive a motor vehicle. Contractor will furnish and be responsible for all transportation necessary to complete the work. All vehicles must be maintained so as to provide a professional, clean and mechanically sound image. Contractor must fumish vehicle identification (approved by the City) clearly indicating its use for meter reading for the City. Signs are to be provided by Contractor. Contractort employees will not consume alcohol during working hours, will not work while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, and will not smoke while on customers premises or in City buildings. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that its employees conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner when dealing with customers of the City of Casselberry. N. Heallb and Safety: The Contractor shall be strictly liable for the on-the-job safety and medical treatment required of all personnel used to accomplish the required work under this contract. Contractor or its agents must follow all safety rules and practices of the City as outlined in the City Safety handbook. Page 4 of 6 6TC j DAY 1uail uaaeaS 0OOT6LtS6 XVd Zt :OT Z01801L0 O. Permits and License: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining through the team of this contract, from City, State, or Federal entities the necessary permits (s) and Licenses, if any, required by City, State or Federal ordinances, laws, statutes, rules, regulations or other law for the performance of the Services by the Contractor. Contractor shall during the performance of the work, comply with all applicable City Codes and ordinances, as amended. P. Iltdgpendent Contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Contractor is in all respects an independent Contractor as to the work. Even though, in certain respects, the Contractor may be required to follow the directions of the Director, or her designees, the Contractor is in no respect an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of and exclusive right to control the details of the work performed hereunder, and all persons performing the same. Contractor shall be liable for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, Conttactors, subcontractors and consultants. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between city and Contractor, its ofliicers, agents, employees, Contractors, subcontractors and consultants, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between the City and Contractor. No federal, state or local income tar or payroll tax of any kind will be withheld or paid by the City on behalf of Contractor or on behalf of the employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the services performed under this contract for federal, state, or local tax purposes. Contractor expressly represents that it is an independent Contractor. Q. Nan Assi ®ability:_ _ Neither City nor Contractor shall assign, sublet or transfer their interest in this contract without the written consent of the other. No assignment or delegation of duties under this contract will be effective without the written consent of the City. R. boerations during dish: In the event that a dispute, if any, arises between the City and the Contractor relating to this contract performance or compensation hereunder, the Contractor shall continue to render service in full compliance with all terms and conditions of this contract as interpreted by the City regardless of such dispute and City agrees to continue to make payment to Contractor for work done pursuant to the terms of this Contract, as provided immediately prior to the dispute. S. Non Discrimi�t'oA: As a condition of this contract, Contractor covenants that Contractor will take all necessary actions to insure that, in connection with any work under this contract, Contractor, its associates and subcontractors, will not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or groups of individuals on tie grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability. In this regard, Contractor shall keep, retain and safeguard all records relating to this contract or work performed hereunder for a minimum period of Page 5 of 6 STi1 JHHH9JH99V3 t-4-E- eeY 1ua.t,Z uJaeaS 09TOT6 M YY3 Zt :OT Z01801L0 three (3) years from final contract completion, with full access allowed to authorized representatives of the City, upon request, for purposes of evaluating compliance with this and other provisions of the contract. T. Contractor shall be given no more than forty -five (45) calendar days after City issues a notice to proceed at the beginning of the contract to familiarize itself with all routes, operating procedures and training of meter readers before commencing the actual reading of meters, except for special requests that are mutually agreed to between Contractor and the City of Casselberry. U. Contractor covenants and agrees that Contractor and its associates and employees will have no interest, and will acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which will conflict in any manner with the performance of the services called for under this contract, All activities, investigations and other efforts made by Contractor pursuant to this contract will be conducted by employees, associates or sub- contractors of Contractor. v. Contractor shall provide the City of Casselberry with a twenty- thousand dollar (20,000.00) performance bond in the form of cash or other form if acceptable & approved by the City of Casselberry. This bond will guarantee Contractors compliance with this contract. City may call bond in whole or in part to pay the City's cost if Contractor is in breach of any provision of the contract, which right shall extend thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the contract. The uncalled portion of the bond shall be released or returned to the Contractor within thirty (30) days after conclusion of this contract. Page 6 of 6 9TIM kHHHTjH99V3 +4-F eeY aua.xy u.[aeeS 09h0Tb M YV3 Z6.OT ZOi80i10 List of Subcontractors RFP # P00 -02 Important: This form must be returned with the bid proposal form. (mark NONE if no sub - contractor are to be used) 1. Name of Company NONE Address Contact Person Telephone 2. Name of Company Address Contact Person Telephone 3. Name of Company Address Contact Person Telephone 4. Name of Company Address Contact Person 'telephone ATTACH: A copy of any signed `greemenu you have with any sub- motractor listed above. LT Q1 j2Rl3STl3SSV3 — +- BAY MLU u.caeaS O4t0ib M M Zb:OT Z0/60/10 1 � 9T (n City of Casselberry RFP # P00 -02 Meter Reading Services Company Inforruation MIORTANT: This form must be returned with the Bid Proposal Form. (Please Print or Type) Company Name: Severn Trent - Avatar utility Services, LLC Street Address: 4837 Swift Road, Suite 100 Mailing Address: 4837 Swift Road, Suite 100 City, State & Zip: Sarasota, Florida 34231 Phone No. 941 -925 -3488 Fax No. 941- 924 -7203 Type of Organization: Limited Liability Corporation Federal ID or SS # 76-0624421 Contact Person Michael Murphy No. of Years in Business 35 Years No. Of Employees: 340 No. of Employees to be assigned to this project: 6 (3 directly; 3 indirectly) No. of Clients your company is currently servicing: 19 No. of years experience (combined) of employees to be assigned to this Bid: 73+ Severn Trent-Avatar Utility Services, LLC VVV' Ly Company Name (Please Print) Authorized Sigahn Ili HTJ3SSVO E--4- DAY 1trary tt.taeaS 09tOTPOSO YV3 Zf :OT Z0 180 1L0. 9T (n City of Casselberry RFP # P00 -02 Meter Reading Services Company Inforruation MIORTANT: This form must be returned with the Bid Proposal Form. (Please Print or Type) Company Name: Severn Trent - Avatar utility Services, LLC Street Address: 4837 Swift Road, Suite 100 Mailing Address: 4837 Swift Road, Suite 100 City, State & Zip: Sarasota, Florida 34231 Phone No. 941 -925 -3488 Fax No. 941- 924 -7203 Type of Organization: Limited Liability Corporation Federal ID or SS # 76-0624421 Contact Person Michael Murphy No. of Years in Business 35 Years No. Of Employees: 340 No. of Employees to be assigned to this project: 6 (3 directly; 3 indirectly) No. of Clients your company is currently servicing: 19 No. of years experience (combined) of employees to be assigned to this Bid: 73+ Severn Trent-Avatar Utility Services, LLC VVV' Ly Company Name (Please Print) Authorized Sigahn Ili HTJ3SSVO E--4- DAY 1trary tt.taeaS 09tOTPOSO YV3 Zf :OT Z0 180 1L0. CITY OF CASSELBERRY RFP# Poa02 Meter Reading Services Propoaal 1. The following proposal is hereby made to the City of Casselberry, Florida, hereinafter called the Owner. Proposal is submitted by Severn Trent - Avatar Utility Services, LLC 2. The undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all the necessary labor, materials, tools and services without exception in accordance with Request for Proposal #P00 -02. 3. In submitting this proposal, the undersigned declares that the only pmom or p"ts interested in the proposal as principals are those named herein and that the proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation. 4. The wWaqpmd declares that he. has examined the Request for Proposal doamunts, has nude a site inspection ad is fatailiar with the local conditions at the site when the work is to be performed. and with the conditions affecting the meter reading services; and understands that in malting this proposal he waives all rights to plead my uhimmdctstanding regarding the same. 5. BmWW Pdo,: Meter Reading Services Cost per meter Cost per meter Per month Per Year Years 1 &2 Senses touch read meters S 495 maual read meters $.43 Year 3 (if renewed) (1) Scum touch read movers s 1 manual read meters ,5.645 Year 4 (if renewed) (1) Scum touch read meters , manual read meters "A (1) Assume CPI Q 2.5•/x, but not exceed 3.0% 6TO 32ii13tii3S9V3 F *f nay Wa.0 trdaAaS 5.94 $7.74 6.08 $7.74 K.24 7.80 OstoThLtse YV.3 zf :OT Z01601LO 6. Owner's Riglts Reserved The undersigned understands that the City reserves the right m reject any or all proposals, with or without cause, to waive technicalities, or to accept the proposal which in its beat judgement best serves the public interest under all circumstances. MJehael Murphy Signature U V Print or Type Name Address: 4637 Slviit Road, Suite 100 City: Sarasota State E1Qdda Zip: 34231 Telephone 941 -92JIM Fax Q41-147203 Federal I.D. # 76-0624421 Date Munk 13JO00 OZF�j iUHTIHSSVO +--F osV iva.r,L uaaaeS O4p0T6 M YV3 Zt :OT Z0180!LO 4 � 6. Owner's Riglts Reserved The undersigned understands that the City reserves the right m reject any or all proposals, with or without cause, to waive technicalities, or to accept the proposal which in its beat judgement best serves the public interest under all circumstances. MJehael Murphy Signature U V Print or Type Name Address: 4637 Slviit Road, Suite 100 City: Sarasota State E1Qdda Zip: 34231 Telephone 941 -92JIM Fax Q41-147203 Federal I.D. # 76-0624421 Date Munk 13JO00 OZF�j iUHTIHSSVO +--F osV iva.r,L uaaaeS O4p0T6 M YV3 Zt :OT Z0180!LO 0 IU /U! 1(3:16 17A1 404141U4JU Jeaeiu �ic�a� na r�. CURRENT METER READING CONTRACTS Contracting Parties Contact Person City' of Sunrise Linda Maynard 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Public Service Manager Sunrise, Florida 33351 (954) 746 -3247 Board of County Bart Brownstein, Commissioners Administrative Broward County Coordinator P. O. Box 619002 (954) 831 -0935 Pompano Beach FL 33061 Martin County Utilities Phyllis Evans P. O. Box 9000 Billing Supervisor Stuart, FL 34995 (561) 223 -7997 City of Casaelberry George linroann 95 Triplett Lake Drive Purchasing Agent Casselberry, FL 32707 (407) 262 -7700 ext 1142 TECO Peoples Gas System, Mr. Chris Barrington TUC. Regional Operations 4040 Pimps Highway Manager Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 739 -1211 City of Coconut Creek Mary Blasi 4800 West Copans Rd Director of Finance Coconut Creek, Florida (954) 973 -6730 TECO Peoples Gas System, Tulio Montesano Inc. Operations Manager 1363 Jupiter Park Drive (561) 741 -4702 Jupiter, FL 33459 City of Miami Springs Charles Marshall 201 Westward Drive Finance Director Miami Springs, FL 33166 -5259 (305) 885 -4581 ext. 102 Columbia Propane Joe Williams 59M Hampton Oaks Pkway Regional Manager Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 740-2591 City of Lake City Dorothy Tyre 150 N. Alachua St City Treasurer P. O. Box 1687 (386) 752 -2031 Lake City, FL 32056 Volusis County Christine Domingus 123 W. Indiana Ave. Rom 402 Unlity Wing Supervisor Deland, FL 32720 (386) 736 -5971 Number of Contract Meters Read Services Provided Date Montbly 01 /01/97 08/01/98 10/28/98 05/12/00 10/02/98 03/01/97 01/01/98 11/01/97 11/26/98 6/18/01 11/01/02 66,000 Contract for Meter Reding (Water & Gas) 50,500 Contract for Meter Reading (Water) and other Meter Services Contract for Meter 20,500 Reading (Water) Contract for Meter 18,400 Reading (Water) touch Contract for Meter 1 s,000 Reading (Gas) Contract for Meter 10,000 Reading (Water) Contract for Meter 6,800 Reading (Gas) Contract for Meter 4,200 Reading (Water) Contract for Meter 2,500 Reading (Gu) Contract for Meter 11,500 Reading (Water) Contract for Meter 11,000 Reading (Water) JUL -10 -2002 16:30 9547410450 96% P•02 City of Winter Springs Cost Benefit Analysis Contracting out Meter Reading FY 03 Annual Cost Incurred Contract with Severn Trent @ .645 per read Annual Cost Saved Personnel and Operating $92,880 12000 est # meters monthly $92,900 ($20) CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FISCAL YEAR 2002.2003 Df PARTMENT REQUEST FINANCE - METER SERVICES -1320 ' Char &Carlos Dennis To Utility To Ut Bill Department Managees Projected Original Approved Request Recommendation Requested Requested Account FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 FY 01/02 FY 01/02 FY 02103 FY 02/03 FY 02/03 FY 02/03 Number Description of Expenditure Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Savings Baseline: 51210 Regular Salaries $0 $156,716 $164,600 $164,400 $164,400 $153,700 $153,700 $57,500 $38,000 $58,200 51210 Sick Leave Purchase $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $o $o 51214 Overtime Salaries $0 $1.119 $14,500 $4,700 $4.700 $8,100 $8,100 $4,000 $o $4,100 52110 F.I.CA. Taxes -City Potion $0 $11,491 $13,400 $12,600 $12,600 $12,400 $12,400 $4,800 $2,900 $4,700 52310 HealtWe Insurance/Disabilily, $0 $12,619 $21,440 $19,200 $19,200 $18,900 $18,900 $6,700 $4,000 $8,200 52320 Workers' Comp. Insurance $0 $6,458 $7,200 $6,400 $6,400 $7,200 $7,200 $2,700 $1,800 $2,700 52330 Pension Expense $0 $11,891 $13,400 $13,200 $13,200 $12,700 $12,700 $5,000 $2,800 $4,900 Total Payrou $0 $200,294 $235,040 $221,000 $221,000 $213,500 $213,500 $81,200 $49,500 $82,800 53112 Retainer - Financial Advisor $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 53140 Physical Exams $0 $0 $o $o $0 $0 $o $0 $o so 531W Consultant Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 53186 Outside Services -Temp Sery $0 $0 $22,000 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 $0 $o 53210 Audit Services $o $o $0 $o $0 $0 $o $o $0 $o 53411 Service Charges $o $o $o $0 $0 $0 $o $0 $0 $o 54010 Travel and Per Diem $0 $0 $100 $900 $900 $1.000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 so 54110 Telephone $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 so 54210 Postage $0 $0 so $0 $0 $0 $o $o $0 $o 54510 General Insurance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 s0 $0 $0 $0 54630 Repair & Maintenance - Equipment $0 $3,172 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $500 $0 $1,500 54632 Software Meint & License $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 54633 Maintenance Agreements & Contracts $0 $0 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,000 $3,000 $0 $3,000 $0 54650 Repair & Maintenance - Vehicles $o $811 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $400 $o $600 54692 Repair & Maintenance - Water Meters $0 $1,550 $20,000 $20,700 $20,700 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 54720 Copy Machine Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0 $o $o $o $0 $0 $0 54730 Printing Expense $0 $0 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $0 $300 $0 54740 Computer services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $o $o $0 so $o $4920 Legal Advertiskhg $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $o $0 $0 so $4930 Classubd Advertising $o $0 $0 $o $0 $o so so $0 $o 55110 Office Supplies so $362 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 so $200 $200 55210 Fuel &00 $0 $2,336 $3,000 $4,500 $4,500 $3,000 $3,000 $1,200 $0 $1,000 55220 Ties & Filters $0 $126 $350 $300 $300 $300 $300 $100 $0 $200 55229 Water & Reclaimed Meter - Replacement $0 $54,400 $25,000 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 55230 Operating Supplies $0 $2,756 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $500 $500 $1,000 55232 Water Meter -Now Accounts $0 $44,608 $10,000 $19,500 $19,500 $20.000 $20,000 $20,000 $o so 55240 Unuorms $0 $1,964 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $400 $0 $1,600 55270 Small Tools & Equipment $0 $1,275 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $400 $o $600 55278 New Software - Systems $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $o so so 55290 Protective Clothing $0 $143 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $200 $0 $300 55410 Subscriptions $0 so $0 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 $0 so 55411 Dues & Registrations $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 so 55430 Employee Development $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 so $1,000 $o Total Operating $0 $113,703 $95,150 $159,600 $159,600 $107,500 $107,500 $93,700 $6,000 $7,800 56310 Improvements Other Than Bidgs $0 $0 $0 $0 so $0 $0 $0 $o $0 55400 vehicle $0 $17,609 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $o $0 so 56409 Other Equipment - IS $0 $202 $2,600 $1.800 $1,800 $0 $0 $o $0 so 56410 Other Equipment $0 $1,143 $50 $1,000 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 so Total Capital $0 $18, 954 $22,650 $22,800 $22,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $332,951 $352, 840 $ 403,400 $403,400 $321,000 $321,000 $174,900 $55,500 $90,600 Now: New Personnel Costs 51210 Regular Salaries $3,700 $3,700 $1,100 $600 $2,000 52110 F.I.CA. Taxes -City Portion $300 $300 $100 $100 $100 52310 Heaft h/tHe MsurarwdOts Ins s0 $0 $0 $0 $0 52320 Workers' Comp. Insurance $200 $200 $100 $0 $100 52330 Pension Expense $300 $300 $100 $100 $100 Total New Personnel Costs $4,500 $4,500 $1,400 $800 $2,300 New Operating Cost A/C # Account Name $0 $o $0 $0 s0 Total New Operating Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 s0 Capital Outlay A/C # Account Name $0 $0 $0 $0 s0 Total Capital Outlays $0 so $0 $0 $0 Sub-Total (Now Requests) $4,500 $4,500 $1,400 $800 $2.300 TOTAL METER SERVICES BUDGET 5325,500 $325,5001 $176,300 1 $56,300 = C -11