Furnish and Deliver Meter Housings

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland is soliciting sealed responses for the furnish and delivery of polyethylene meter housings, with responses due by 2:00 p.m. on September 1, 2026, via WSSC's eProcurement Portal. A 5% bid-price preference for MBE/SLBE firms applies.

The scope covers four distinct high-density polyethylene housing configurations: 24-inch diameter by 30-inch height (20-inch frame compatible), 30-inch diameter by 30-inch height, 36-inch diameter by 36-inch height, and 22-inch diameter by 30-inch height (18-inch frame compatible). All housings must feature white interior coloring, integral molded bottom lips, two notches at the bottom spaced 180 degrees apart to accommodate up to 2-inch copper pipes, and chemical stabilization for ultraviolet protection. Each housing must withstand AASHTO H20 loading and be delivered in undamaged, ready-to-use condition. Approved manufacturers are limited to Bingham and Taylor and Sigma (Raven), with specific model numbers designated for each size; manufacturer approval remains conditional upon continued ability to meet all specifications in full.

The estimated contract value is $50,000 with a potential range of $1.886 million to $2.168 million over the five-year contract history period, comprising a one-year base term with four one-year option terms. All vendors must be registered in WSSC's Supplier Portal System. The solicitation is classified under NAICS codes 333318 and 334513 and is governed by the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing framework. Questions and specific item quantities are not detailed in the posted materials; prospective bidders should consult the complete solicitation documents via the eProcurement Portal or contact the Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at 301-206-8800.