Offer_and_Acceptance.pdf

This is an Offer and Acceptance form issued by the City of Tucson for a water meters solicitation. The City of Tucson is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors and manufacturers to provide water meters in sizes ranging from 5/8 X 3/4" through 16" that are compatible with Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology, including alarms for use in both residential and commercial potable and reclaimed water systems. Tucson Water serves approximately 722,000 people across a 350 square-mile service area, with residential accounts comprising nearly 93% of all potable metered connections. The City intends to make up to five (5) awards to manufacturers meeting the specified qualifications, specifications, pricing, and testing criteria. Proposed products must have been commercially available for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the solicitation closing date. Meters shall be delivered to a Tucson Water Stores facility, with the specific location to be determined at a later date.

The resulting contract or contracts shall be structured as a cooperative contract, allowing eligible participating agencies to purchase water meters from the awarded contractor(s). The City reserves the right to make multiple awards to ensure a comprehensive selection of products and adequate geographic coverage for its customers. This Offer and Acceptance form serves as the binding agreement between the undersigned bidder and the City of Tucson, incorporating all terms, scope of work, conditions, specifications, and amendments referenced in the original solicitation by reference.