Small Water Meter Parts

Sarasota County is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #252715FB to procure small water meter parts, specifically seeking a vendor to supply water meter components including meter couplings, ball meter valves, bushings, meter boxes, and lids from manufacturers like Ford, Mueller, and Hubbell. The procurement is a one-time purchase with a requirement for delivery Free on Board (F.O.B.) Destination within 60 calendar days of receiving a Purchase Order at the Sarasota County Meter Maintenance Yard. Bidders must have at least one reference demonstrating experience providing small water meter parts within the past ten years and must comply with technical specifications, including NSF/ANSI standards and lead content requirements. The county will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and will award the contract to the lowest total bid price. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with the bid submission and due date set for May 7, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability. All waterworks and plumbing brass materials must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act lead content requirements and be manufactured in the USA or have equivalent foreign-made parts as determined by the county. The materials will be fully warranted for one year from the date of county acceptance or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is greater. While the exact budget or award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a targeted purchase of specific water meter infrastructure components. Local and American business preferences do not apply in this instance due to grant funding requirements. The successful vendor will be expected to provide high-quality, compliant water meter parts that meet stringent technical and safety standards.