City of NOrthampton Water Meters

The City of Northampton, MA is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of water meters for a 12-month contract with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The estimated annual contract amount is $100,000. The IFB specifies detailed technical requirements for lead-free residential meters in sizes 5/8" to 1" as well as meters in sizes 1.5" to 8". Bidders must provide complete meter specifications with their bids and the successful vendor must provide 8 hours of annual training, toll-free technical support, and spare parts delivery within one week. The IFB is available from October 28, 2024 until the bid opening at 1:00 pm on the same day. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and contract extensions are at the sole discretion of the City.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not list a specific award value or budget range, only the estimated annual contract amount of $100,000.