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Pittsfield Charter Township

6201 West Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 822-3135  I  Fax: (734) 944-6103
Website: www.pittsfield-mi.gov


Office of the Supervisor
 
 


MEMORANDUM
 
 


TO:
Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Trustees
 
THROUGH:
Mandy Grewal- Township Supervisor

FROM: 
Billy Weirich- Utilities Director

DATE:

December 8, 2021

SUBJECT:

Approve re-authorization with ETNA Supply Company, Michigan Pipe and Valve, and EJIW, U.S.A.; sole source suppliers of water meters, fire hydrant parts and assemblies, manhole castings, and other miscellaneous supplies as needed.


BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve re-authorization with ETNA Supply Company, Michigan Pipe and Valve, and EJIW, U.S.A.; sole source suppliers of water meters, fire hydrant parts and assemblies, manhole castings, and other miscellaneous supplies as needed.
BACKGROUND:

ETNA Supply is the licensed distributor in our region for the SENSUS water meters which are used for the township’s residential and commercial accounts. We are currently installing approximately 200+ meters per year. This includes new construction, irrigation, and replacement for residential and commercial applications.

 

EJIW is our supplier for Hydrants and manhole castings.  Michigan Pipe and Valve supplies the department with various water and sewer main parts for emergency repairs. 

IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact.

IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S BUDGET:
Funded through Utilities Budget 592-929, 2022 Budget of $250,000

IMPACT ON INDIRECT COST:
No impact.

IMPACT ON OTHER TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENTS OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
No impact.

CONFORMITY TO TOWNSHIP POLICIES:
Conforms.
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