Itron Water ERT 100W+ Module Procurement

The City of Pasadena is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for the procurement of 600 Itron Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) series 100W+ water meter endpoint modules for its Water & Power Department. The bid was released on March 14, 2024, with proposals due by 2:00 pm on March 28, 2024, through the City's eProcurement Portal. The technical specifications require ERT modules with a minimum 2-foot wire, delivered in "bubble-up" mode, capable of transmitting register dials for meter registers ranging from 999,999 ft3 to 99,999,900 ft3. Delivery of modules must occur within 30 calendar days of the order date, with all deliveries made to the Water and Power Warehouse in Pasadena. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential for two optional one-year extensions, subject to City Manager approval. Pricing will be evaluated based on the lowest Grand Total Price, and the bid includes provisions for liquidated damages of $100 per day per order for late deliveries. Contractors must provide factory warranties on all materials and comply with various local requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and compliance requirements that may impact potential bidders. Vendors must complete various forms including a HUD Section 3 package, which establishes hiring benchmarks for low-income individuals, with goals of 25% of total labor hours worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must submit a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov and complete non-collusion declarations and workforce utilization forms. The bid emphasizes equal opportunity employment standards and non-discrimination policies. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is funded by the City of Pasadena and involves a significant technology infrastructure investment for water meter endpoint modules. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal labor standards, provide detailed technical information about their proposed solution, and meet the City of Pasadena's stringent technical and administrative requirements. The procurement appears to be open to various vendors, with an emphasis on thorough documentation, compliance, and technical capability.