432255_-_Water_Meters_with_Automatic_Read_System_0010.docx
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- ORPI 240841 Replace Primary Water System for Maint Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P2025R0080
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This document is a technical specification section for a water meter system procurement for Organ Pipe Cactus National Park. The specification details requirements for a complete Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system, including 25 residential water meters (5/8" x 3/4" flow tube style) with electromagnetic or ultrasonic technology, a handheld meter reading system, and associated equipment. Key technical requirements include AWWA C750 conformance, NSF/ANSI 61 compliance, and 1.5% accuracy at normal operating flow ranges.
The procurement includes comprehensive system components such as a drive-by radio frequency meter reading system, utility billing/record keeping interface, and full installation integration. The contract mandates two full days of system training for National Park Service staff, on-site technical support during the warranty period, and requires bidders to provide three comparable references. The system warranty is one year from final contract payment, with the contractor responsible for correcting any system failures at no cost to the owner. The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service, specifically for the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument's primary water system replacement project.
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SECTION 43 22 55 -- Water Meters with Automatic Read System
GENERAL
SUMMARY
Section Includes:
Complete AMR metering package, including:
Compatible Flow Tube Style Water Meters.
Drive-by Radio Frequency Meter Reading System.
Water utility billing/record keeping interface.
Complete installation and integration of water meters, meter read equipment, and collection hardware into water meter pits on meter setters.
Related Sections
SECTION 331100 – WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
PLANS - See Water Details
Method of Measurement:
Water Meters:
Measure each meter as a complete and installed functioning unit, including meter reading transmitter equipment.
Drive-by Radio Frequency Meter Reading System:
Measure as a complete functional turn-key system including all necessary cables, integration, training, and accessories.
System Training:
Two full 8-hour days of training instructing National Park Service Staff on data collection, data download and integration of water meter collection data with City billing software.
SUBMITTALS
Submit information related to proposed products providing proof of compliance with specifications.
Submit proposed procedures for water meter installation program.
Submit information on the manufacturer/supplier’s technical support program.
WARRANTY
The complete meter and meter read system including water meters with transmitters, meter reading equipment, and any other components within this section shall be guaranteed free from defects by Contractor for a period of 1 year from the date of the final contract payment.
System failures within the warranty period due to defective equipment, parts or installation shall be corrected at no cost to Owner (National Park Service, Organ Pipe Cactus National Park).
EXPERIENCE AND PRODUCT SUPPORT
Experience:
The following criteria shall be met in order to be eligible for this section.
A minimum, three (3) comparable references of which similar work has been performed. These references shall be from an entity of a similar or larger size and with work performed of similar volume and frequency.
Evidence that at least one individual responsible for the meter project has an active Arizona state plumbing license as a Master Plumber.
Product Support:
Manufacturer shall offer and provide continued technical support of the AMR system and meter interface units for the life of the meters via toll free help desk. On-site technical support shall be available at no cost to the owner during the warranty period of the project.
PACKAGE METER SYSTEM
In order to assure uniform quality and ease of operation and maintenance, it is the intent of the specification that all equipment called for under this section be supplied by a single manufacturer/supplier team.
Bids shall be based on Manufacturer/Supplier/Installer team offering products to comply with specific requirements of these specifications.
Major Package Components:
The following Table 1 summarizes the major items to be furnished and installed in the package.
TABLE 1
| Description |
| Unit |
| Quantity |
| Handheld meter reading system, Including: Handheld AMR Data Collector, Handheld Cradle, Power / Communications Cables, Route Management Software, Complete Software Installation, Set Up, Data, Integration, Training, Etc. |
| EACH |
| 1 |
| 5/8" x 3/4" flow tube style water meter with register and transmitter module. (Residential) |
| EACH |
| 25 |
PRODUCTS
Water meters Water Meters- General:
All meters shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA C750.
NSF/ANSI 61, Annex G and Annex F compliant and tested to AWWA standards
Water Meters:
Meters shall be Electromagnetic or Ultrasonic Type with no moving parts Accuracy: All electromagnetic or Ultrasonic type meters shall conform to the standards listed in table below:
| Size |
| Normal Operating Flow Range |
(1.5% accuracy range) Low Flow Range (+/ 3%) Starting Flow Rate
| 5/8x3/4” |
| 0.18 - 35 GPM |
| >0.11 GPM - <0.18 GPM |
| 0.03 GPM |
Manufacturers, Basis of Bids:
| Manufacturer |
| Series/Model |
| Size |
| Badger |
| E-Series® Ultrasonic |
| 5/8 X 3/4 |
| Sensus |
| iPERLTM Electromagnetic |
| 5/8 X 3/4 |
| Kamstrup |
| flowIQ® 2100 Ultrasonic |
| 5/8 X 3/4 |
| Neptune |
| Mach 10® Ultrasonic |
| 5/8 X 3/4 |
Or prior Engineer approved.
Encoder, Register, Transmitter:
General requirements The meter encoder, register and transmitter shall meter pit lid mounted The system shall be capable of serving as a walk-by/drive-by endpoint.
Fully FCC Compliant non-licensed RF unit Battery powered, with 20 year warranty.
Manufacturers, Basis of Bids:
| Manufacturer |
| Series/Model |
| Badger |
| ORION® Migratable (ME) Endpoint |
| Sensus |
| FlexNet |
Or approved equal.
Automated Meter Reading System System Description: The Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System shall be capable of reading all water meters within the system.
The AMR system shall utilize a non-licensed FCC radio frequency band to communicate meter-reading data while using a drive-by receiver, compatible with proposed water meter transmitters.
The AMR system shall be comprised of a radio transmitter located at each of the water meters, which transmits readings, tamper and leak data to the receiver when the receiver is in the proximity range of the transmitted signal.
The AMR system shall be able to process and maintain the information gathered from each transmitter in a database.
Communicating Parameters:
The AMR system shall be comprised of a radio frequency transmitter and receiver.
The transmitter and receiver will operate as a non-licensed system while being capable of connecting with all meters in the system.
Handheld METER Reading System Handheld Data Collector:
Capable of providing radio drive by reading of water system meter usage.
Case: Rugged design sealed to and waterproof, capable of operating in extreme temperature conditions (0 to 140 degrees F), withstand drops of 4 feet to concrete.
Control: alphanumeric keypad with tactile operation for data entry.
Display: Color Software:
User friendly, with simple operation Include all equipment necessary to provide drive by reading capabilities.
Basis of Bids Trimble Ranger 7, running Windows 10 platform (or higher).
Trimble Nomad 5, running Android 8.1 (or higher).
Or approved equal.
EXECUTION
Water meter installation Installation of individual water service meters for residential customers:
The National Park Service does not currently have existing water meters installed at the existing water service connections.
Installation Miscellaneous:
Installations shall be performed by technicians who have been trained and informed of the technical and procedural requirements of the work.
Installation Contractor shall have an Arizona Licensed Plumber on staff.
The meter, valves, and piping shall be disinfected in accordance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality procedures for decontamination if there is an incident of contamination of any of the materials.
Installation Procedures:
The National Park Service shall provide the Bidder with a list, which indicates address and/or account number of each meter location.
The installer shall coordinate with the National Park Service on site representative to provide notifications to customers of shut downs or service.
The meter shall be installed in the meter pit by technicians who have been trained and informed of the technical and procedural requirements of the work.
Completely test each installation to confirm operation and accurate reading.
At least one copy of a fully completed installation form shall be returned to the National Park Service within one week after completing the installation of each water meter.
documeNtation procedures The following data shall be collected with an appropriate device:
A digital photograph(s) of the new meter installation:
New meter reading Meter Serial Number Description of meter installation Description of meter location (physical) Other information unique to the installation
Copies of all information required above shall be provided to the National Park Service in both digital and hard copy formats.
Complete system Installation, Training and Support The manufacturer’s certified training personnel shall set-up and test the reading system, route management software and billing/record keeping software at the maintenance facility location.
Upon successful completion of the set-up, the manufacturer’s certified training personnel shall provide a minimum of two (2) days training at the site on the operation and maintenance of the system.
Training shall include:
Training of field technicians on the:
Installation and adjustment of meters and field transmitters.
Collection of data from water meters with drive by equipment.
Download of collected water use data.
Provide all on-going support and service for the complete system.
END OF SECTION
| ORPI-240821 |
| 43 22 55-9 |
WATER METERS WITH AUTOMATIC READ SYSTEM
| ORPI-240821 |
| 43 22 55-9 |
WATER METERS WITH AUTOMATIC READ SYSTEM
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