Residential Electric Meters

The City of Norwich, located in New London County, Connecticut, is seeking to procure residential electric meters for Norwich Public Utilities through Solicitation Number 7693, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) released on October 28, 2021. The procurement opportunity is open to all vendors and focuses specifically on the acquisition of residential electric meters, though precise technical specifications and quantities are not detailed in the available documentation. The solicitation period commenced on October 28, 2021, at 10:15:00 AM EDT and will conclude on November 10, 2021, at 2:00:00 PM EST, with bids to be submitted to Robert Castronova, the procurement contact located at 100 Broadway, Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360. Delivery terms are explicitly defined as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, and payment terms will be vendor-specified. While the solicitation documents do not outline specific evaluation criteria or technical requirements for the electric meters, interested vendors are encouraged to contact Robert Castronova at 860-823-3770 or rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org for additional information.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, socio-economic preferences, or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors regardless of size, ownership structure, or certification status. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, existing meter infrastructure, or integration requirements for the new electric meters. The documents consistently omit the estimated total contract value, budget range, or anticipated quantity of meters to be purchased, which limits potential bidders' ability to comprehensively assess the opportunity's financial scope. Additionally, the solicitation does not specify contract duration, renewal options, or long-term procurement strategies for these residential electric meters. The lack of detailed specifications suggests that Norwich Public Utilities is seeking competitive bids with flexibility in vendor selection, potentially prioritizing factors such as pricing, delivery capability, and meter performance that are not explicitly outlined in the current documentation.