BL043-24, Purchase of Water Meter Assembly Repair Parts, Fittings, & Meter Boxes on an A/C

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Purchase of Water Meter Assembly Repair Parts, Fittings, and Meter Boxes on an Annual Contract for the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources. The procurement is a competitive sealed bid, with bids due by 2:50 P.M. local time on April 4, 2024. The awarded contract will include over 60 line items for various water meter components, fittings, and accessories, with estimated quantities ranging from 5 to 12,000 units per item. Detailed specifications require the parts to meet AWWA and ASTM standards and be made of lead-free brass. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery required within 30 days to the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Central Facility. Gwinnett County reserves the right to request samples, reject bids, waive technicalities, and negotiate terms and conditions.

The contract is an annual agreement, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. The initial base bid amount is $1,600,000.00, with the awarded vendor, Delta Municipal Supply Company, holding firm pricing for the first year and options to increase pricing by 4%, 10%, or 20% in subsequent years. The procurement appears to be funded through Gwinnett County's Department of Water Resources, though specific funding sources are not detailed. The bid tabulation shows multiple vendors participating, including Ferguson Enterprises, Consolidated Pipe & Supply, and Utilities Supply, Inc. No information is provided regarding any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.