Sensus water meters

The Village of Los Lunas, New Mexico, is procuring water meters and related equipment through a sole source procurement process with an April 4, 2026 due date. The procurement encompasses 1,000 residential water meters (3/4-inch and 1-inch models), commercial meters in various sizes, 20 chamber units, radio transmission equipment, and optional acoustic monitoring services for a 12-month contract term. The deliverables include Sensus brand products distributed exclusively by Ferguson Holdings Inc. dba Ferguson Enterprises LLC, with annual required fees for RNI SaaS services ($10,447.21) and Sensus Water Analytics ($14,286.60), along with optional warranty and acoustic monitoring services. The procurement is justified on a sole source basis, as Ferguson Enterprises is the exclusive authorized distributor of Sensus water products in New Mexico, confirmed by a letter from Sensus dated February 19, 2026, and any alternative supplier would necessitate complete system replacement and re-engineering at a cost of millions of dollars due to existing infrastructure compatibility. Terms include NET 10th PROX pricing with immediate shipment within 48 hours upon order placement. The total contract value is $1,466,385.80 before tax, based on Ferguson's quotation dated February 13, 2026.

This procurement is restricted to Ferguson Enterprises as the sole source vendor capable of fulfilling the Village's requirements due to the exclusive distribution agreement and existing Sensus infrastructure already in place. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the available documentation. The existing infrastructure utilizing Sensus equipment precludes the evaluation of alternative municipal water meter suppliers, as system integration and compatibility are critical factors. The contract value of $1,466,385.80 represents the total procurement cost before applicable taxes, establishing the budget range for this sole source award.