Addendum NO 2.pdf

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The document is an Addendum to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the City of Suffolk, Virginia for the procurement of cold water meters. The IFB specifies the anticipated meter sizes and quantities, as well as detailed technical requirements for the water meters, including electronic registers, measuring elements, external housing, data storage, and alarms. The bid is due on June 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. local time, and the City reserves the exclusive right to renew the agreement for four additional one-year periods.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, and payment terms are net 45 days. The IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that requires integration, and it does not specify a possible award value or budget range.

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CITY OF SUFFOLK

P.O. BOX 1858, SUFFOLK, VA, 23439-1858, T: (757) 514-7520; FAX (757) 514-7524

ADDENDUM NO. 2

City of Suffolk

IFB #24122-JT

May 9, 2024

Purchasing Division 442 W. Washington Street, Room 1086

Suffolk, VA 23434-5237 Phone: (757) 514-7520 / Fax: (757) 514-7524 https://www.suffolkva.us/Bids.aspx?CatID=17

Water Meters

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Water Meters issued May 1, 2024 has the following question(s), amendment, or clarification:

Q 1. With regards to the 5/8” meter size, is the meter requested a 5/8”x1/2” or 5/8”x3/4”?

A 1. 5/8 X 1/2

Q 2. With regards to the ¾” meter size, is the meter requested a 5/8”x3/4” or ¾”x3/4”? What is the lay length for this size meter?

A 2. 5/8 X ¾ 3/4S 7 ½”

Q 3. How does a vendor/alternative product get approved as equal? What is the City’s process?

A 3. Alternatives would need to be reviewed by the Department’s product review committee to determine compatibility and equality with existing system.

Q 4. What is a ¾” Short Body Meter? Is it 7 ½” lay length?

A 4. Yes

Q 5. How does a manufacturer/supplier submit samples for testing? Who can we contact at the City about this request?

A 5. Product samples may be requested as a quality control check. This would generally occur once a contract is awarded. City contact would be provided at that time.

https://www.suffolkva.us/Bids.aspx?CatID=17

Q 6. With regards to “Delivering Replacement Parts Within 10 Days”, is the City looking for specific parts for the vendor to carry in stock or all parts that make up the proposed meter?

A 6. Registers for large meters 2” and above

Q 7. Just to confirm, all meters will have 5’ touch pads with encoder registers?

A 7. Correct

Q 9. For the section in the bid form (last item) labeled “Meter Touch Read Pads”, on one side will be the touch pad. What does the City want for the other side of this item? Three (3) wire output or another type of connector?

A 9. 3 wire

Please acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 2 in the space provided on the References Page (page 25).

Bid opening shall remain at 3:00 p.m. June 13, 2024.

Contract Officer: Julie Turner Julie Turner, CPPB, VCA Senior Buyer

All other specifications, provisions, terms and conditions of the IFB are unchanged.

If you have any questions regarding Addendum Number 1, please contact Julie Turner, Senior Buyer, at 757-514-7522 or via e-mail at jeturner@suffolkva.us.

mailto:jeturner@suffolkva.us

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