2025 - 2028 Commercial Water Meter Testing, Repair & Replacement Contract

The City of St. Clair Shores in Macomb County, Michigan, is seeking a contractor for a three-year Commercial Water Meter Testing, Repair & Replacement Contract covering the period from 2025 to 2028. The procurement involves periodic testing of commercial water meters across various sizes (5/8" to 10"), with services including meter accuracy testing, on-site and off-site testing, repair, calibration, and potential meter and Meter Transmission Unit (MTU) installation. Key deliverables include comprehensive testing that adheres to AWWA specifications, detailed documentation of testing procedures, and the ability to work in diverse locations such as mechanical rooms, meter pits, and hot boxes. The bid proposals are due on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., with an anticipated contract award date of Monday, June 2, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate extensive capabilities, including appropriate insurance, compliance with employment laws, emergency service capabilities, and the ability to provide comprehensive business information and references.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents are explicitly mentioned, the contract requires contractors to have significant operational capabilities and experience in water meter testing and maintenance. The city will provide the list of meters to be tested and the MTUs for installation, indicating some existing infrastructure integration. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the estimated annual service quantities suggest approximately 40 total service events across the three-year contract period, with service types ranging from testing only to full meter and MTU installation. The pricing structure allows bidders to specify unit prices for each service type across the contract years, enabling flexible and competitive bidding. Invoicing is required within 30 days of work completion, and all proposed prices are to remain valid until June 30, 2028, providing financial stability for both the city and the selected contractor.