Committee debates $250,000 telemetry pilot; consensus to seek more cost detail before action

May 7, 2025

The committee discussed a proposed telemetry pilot with David's Engineering to test multi-brand flow-meter telemetry, but members and growers asked for clearer cost estimates and alternatives before the committee commits to buying the pilot under a $250,000 not-to-exceed contract.

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The committee discussed a proposed agreement with David's Engineering Inc. to carry out a flow-meter telemetry pilot and evaluation, with a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 and a term through April 30, 2026. Staff described the pilot as testing telemetry options among growers who already have telemetry installed, evaluating interoperability among multiple meter brands, and producing a final technical memorandum with recommendations for implementation.

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