24DPW157G Furnish & Deliver Water Meters

The Town of Needham, Massachusetts is seeking bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process to furnish and deliver various sizes of displacement type, turbine type, and compound type cold water meters, as well as meter interface units (MIUs) and other accessories. The estimated quantities required range from 1 to 1,476 units for each item, with delivery required within 10 days of order placement. Bids are due by November 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM to the Town's Department of Public Works, and will be publicly opened on the same day. The Town anticipates awarding the contract in November 2023, with the agreement to commence on January 1, 2024 for a one-year term, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. Pricing for the items is requested on a unit basis, with the total estimated value for the first year ranging from $XXX,XXX to $XXX,XXX, depending on the actual quantities ordered. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

No bidder pre-qualification, bonds, or prevailing wages are required for this procurement. The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.