Meter Box Rings, Lids, and Risers

The City of Wichita is requesting sealed bids for meter box rings, lids, and risers for the Public Works & Utilities Department, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. All products must be manufactured to ASTM A-48-83 Class 35B grey iron specifications with a minimum tensile strength of 35,000 psi — the defining capability requirement.

The five line items total 9,500 units: 2,500 units of 21" meter box rings and lids combined, 2,500 units of 21" meter box rings only, 2,500 units of 10" meter box lids only, 1,000 units of 2" meter box ring risers, and 1,000 units of 4" meter box ring risers. All products must be cleaned by shot blasting, painted on all surfaces with asphaltic base paint, and delivered on pallets or crates with minimum three-inch clearance to the Water Distribution Warehouse at 1825 S. McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas. Delivery must occur within forty-five days of purchase order receipt; liquidated damages of $50 per working day apply for late delivery. Technical drawings for meter box covers and rings are provided as attachments and establish dimensional tolerances and manufacturing standards. The incumbent manufacturer is Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc., located in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Award will be based on lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. Discounts for prompt payment will be considered in evaluation. The contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods, subject to mutual agreement. Delivery is F.O.B. Wichita. Prior to purchase order issuance, the successful bidder must furnish a Certificate of Insurance with Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Vendors must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office before contract execution. Small and emerging business enterprise participation is encouraged. Questions are due July 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; sealed bids submit electronically through wichita.bonfirehub.com.