Bid No. 223016 Meter Resetters

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Department of Public Works, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 223016 for meter resetters, targeting Marion County procurement needs. The solicitation seeks bids for specific meter resetter models, including 3/4" x 7", 3/4" x 9", 3/4" x 12", and 1" x 9" configurations. Bidders were required to submit electronic proposals via Equity Hub's Bid Locker system by March 23, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time. The City demonstrated a preference for meter resetters from A.Y. McDonald, Cambridge Brass, Ford, and Mueller brands, with alternate manufacturers required to submit product information and samples for pre-approval. Evaluation criteria focused on responsiveness and lowest total bid amount, with the contract structured for an initial three-month period beginning July 1, 2022, and potential for four additional one-year renewal periods. Bidders were expected to provide unit pricing for each requested meter resetter model and comply with municipal requirements regarding recycled materials, civil rights, and tax laws.

The solicitation did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The bid tabulation revealed Ferguson Enterprises as the sole bidder, ultimately selected to provide Ford brand meter resetters with a total bid amount of $2,360.76. No detailed information was provided about specific small business or minority-owned business participation requirements. The contract appears to be a straightforward procurement of standardized municipal infrastructure components without complex integration requirements or substantial technological dependencies. The award was scheduled for April 4, 2022, with the contract covering the supply of specified meter resetters for municipal water infrastructure maintenance and expansion. While precise budget ranges were not comprehensively detailed, the total bid amount suggests a relatively modest procurement value for the specified meter resetter models.