Pueblo water - annual contract for water meters (COMPOUND) 2025

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-026) for an annual contract to procure compound water meters, specifically targeting meters in four sizes: 3", 4", 6", and 8" with flanged connections and absolute encoder registers. The procurement is associated with Ouray County and seeks approximately 2 units each of 3" and 4" meters, and 1 unit each of 6" and 8" meters. All meters must have NSF 61 compliant casing and meet detailed technical specifications regarding construction, materials, and testing requirements. The bid was posted on March 17, 2025, with an inquiry deadline of March 26, 2025, and proposals due on April 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. MST. Pueblo Water reserves the right to award the contract separately for the lowest bid on each item, with evaluation criteria including warranty, performance, and maintenance history. The contract period will run from April 17, 2025, through April 16, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive bid form that includes unit pricing, vendor part numbers, and a 12-month guaranteed price listing for replacement parts. The procurement allows multiple submission methods, including online systems, email, fax, and hard copy, indicating flexibility for potential vendors. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the estimated procurement involves multiple meter sizes and suggests a moderate-scale municipal water infrastructure investment. The solicitation emphasizes competitive pricing and the organization's operational needs, indicating that vendors should be prepared to demonstrate cost-effectiveness, technical compliance, and reliability in their proposals.