ESBD_380047_1729196812409_696-5-IW198934.pdf

This document is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the City of San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of new water meters and appurtenances. The City is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of approximately 35,000 5/8-inch and 1-inch water meters, as well as related items such as meter boxes, lids, and remote read-out units. The project overview states the water meters will replace aging infrastructure and improve metering accuracy and data collection. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on April 14, 2023, and a pre-bid conference will be held on March 31, 2023. The contract period is three years with two optional one-year renewals.

The RFB provides detailed pricing requirements, including unit costs for each meter size and accessory item. It specifies that the City has a 25% local small business enterprise (SBE) goal for this procurement. The current incumbent supplier is not identified. Funding for this project will be provided through the City's water utility enterprise fund. The total estimated project value is $8 million over the initial three-year term.