RFP Water Meters & Appurtenances

The City of Fort Worth is seeking proposals for a Water Meters & Appurtenances contract for its Water Department, operating within Tarrant County, Texas. The procurement aims to establish an as-needed agreement for supplying various water meter types, including positive displacement, turbine, compound, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, fire hydrant, and fireline meters in sizes ranging from 5/8" to 10". The City anticipates approximately 8,000 new meter installations and 2,000 meter replacements annually, along with 230,000 maintenance and testing work orders. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience, maintain a full-time business address, and provide manufacturer letters of good standing. Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis, with points allocated across cost (20 points), qualifications (30 points), ability to meet City needs (25 points), method of approach (15 points), and proposed equipment and work plan (10 points). The proposal must be submitted electronically through the Euna Portal by February 5, 2026, with a public opening at Fort Worth City Hall following the close date.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, but indicates a commitment to promoting opportunities for certified Small Business firms. All water meters must integrate seamlessly with the existing Sensus Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system using SmartPoint 520M radio transceiver modules and comply with AWWA standards and NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372 for lead-free components. Vendors must provide firm-fixed price quotations including itemized estimates of parts, materials, manufacturer discounts, labor rates, and timelines. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. While specific award value is not detailed, the procurement suggests a substantial annual investment given the City's infrastructure of over 306,000 water meter connections, 33 wholesale connections, and 600 fire hydrant meter accounts. Successful vendors will be required to provide comprehensive warranties varying by meter type, ranging from five to 25 years for main cases and 10 to 15 years for encoded registers.