Pueblo Water, located in Pueblo County, Colorado, is seeking an annual contract for five distinct types of plastic or composite meter lids through Invitation to Bid (ITB-24-028). The procurement specifically requires 300 Composite or Plastic Outer Meter Pit Lids for Cast Iron Meter Pit Covers, 300 Composite or Plastic Outer Meter Pit Lids for Aluminum Meter Pit Covers, 100 Composite or Plastic Recessed Outer Meter Pit Lids for Cast Iron Meter Pit Covers, 50 Composite or Plastic 21-Inch Outer Meter Pit Lids for Cast Iron Meter Pit Covers, and 10 Composite or Plastic Meter Vault Lids. Key requirements include pentagon head locking screws, AASHTO H-20-wheel loading specifications, and compatibility with specific meter pit covers from manufacturers like Castings, Inc., Ford Meter Box Co., and Olympic Foundry. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. MST on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with a contract period from April 17, 2024, through April 16, 2025. Bidders must submit detailed specifications including unit pricing, manufacturer details, model information, minimum order quantities, traffic rating confirmation, delivery times, and payment terms. The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Approved manufacturers for the meter lids include Nicor Inc. and Rehrig Pacific Company, suggesting potential limitations on vendor qualifications. The procurement allows for separate contract awards for each item type based on the lowest acceptable bid, with Pueblo Water reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. Vendors must provide product literature, Material Safety Data Sheets, and comply with specific loading and shipping instructions. While the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement involves multiple types of meter lids with varying quantities, indicating a potentially significant contract value. The technical drawings provided suggest these are specialized infrastructure components with precise engineering requirements, requiring vendors to have specific manufacturing capabilities and expertise in water meter system infrastructure.
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Meter Lids-Plastic 2024.pdf | 455KB | 3/18/24 | ||
Meter Lids-Plastic 2024 DRAWINGS.pdf | 5MB | 3/18/24 |