Proposal - ME Simpson Co Inc - Testing and Repair of Large Meters for SB Water Leak Survey

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M.E Simpson Co., Inc I Large Water Meter Test and Repair Program Page 15 City of Mishawaka, Indiana (1986-2015) M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. performs a Large Meter Testing Program each year for the City of Mishawaka, Indiana. A number of large meters are tested and evaluated for sizing, application and accuracy. All field data is gathered and entered into a meter database and a report written documenting the accuracy of each meter prior to repair. The meters are categorized by type and size. An individual report of each meter test was made with the test results and repair comments. This was done so that the Utility staff could easily use the information to observe the recovery of lost revenue from the meter. This project is part of an ongoing annual effort to reduce revenue loss in the water system. Contracted amount: 181000�00 Time required to complete the project: 3 weeks Findings of the project: 1.4 failure rats" Projected annualized cost saving to the $18,000.00 Utility authorizing the project: Contact: Mr. Frank Unruh Water Superintendent Mishawaka Water Works 126 North Church Street P.O. Box 363 Mishawaka, IN 46546-0363 574.258.1653 Dates of Service: 1986-2013 Macon Water Authority, Macon, Georgia (2012-current) M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. is currently performing large meter evaluations and testing for the Macon Water Authority. The company is providing the field services expertise, field supervision, testing equipment, vehicles and the field personnel for this comprehensive meter evaluation and accuracy testing project. This project was developed to assist the Authority in controlling the apparent water losses in the large commercial and industrial meters. Over 200 — 3" and larger meters are being inventoried, classified, and tested for accuracy. A large meter database has been created to be used with the Customer Service data system. After the each phase of the field work is completed, an evaluation of all the meters inspected and tested is performed for maintaining a complete on -going meter evaluation and maintenance program for use by MWA's staff. The large meter population has been set up so regular meter testing intervals can be based on meter revenue as well as meter size and type. Also, as part of the program, M.E. Simpson Co. conducted large meter classes for the field staff of the utility so that the utility would have a better understanding of the methods used in the field to test and evaluate large meters. This program is part of the larger effort to reduce and monitor overall water losses. Contracted amount: 87, 5,00 Time required to complete the project: 3 yr. contract Findings of the project: 14%faOure rate Projected annualized cost saving to the Over $100,000.00 Utility authorizing the project: Contact: Mr. Kirk Nylund Customer Service Director