Water meter boxes

The City of Greenville, Texas has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB: 2024-Annual Supplies-021) for an annual contract to supply water meter boxes for its Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Meter Replacement Departments, located within Hockley County. The procurement specifically seeks 100 plastic water meter boxes with precise specifications: DFW 37C-12-BODY MTR BOX BODY 17"X11"X12" "C" BLACK RECTANGLE BODY with slots cut on both sides. The bid was released on August 14, 2024, with a closing date of September 3, 2024, at 3:00 pm, allowing vendors to submit bids electronically through the city's eProcurement Portal or via sealed envelope. Bidders must provide a comprehensive vendor questionnaire, including a company W9 form, and demonstrate compliance with equal opportunity employment standards. The contract includes potential for a 12-month extension contingent upon unchanged pricing, delivery terms, and performance. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on meeting technical specifications, pricing, vendor qualifications, and overall responsiveness to the bid requirements.

Vendors must provide a certificate of insurance with specific coverage requirements, including Workman's Compensation at statutory limits, General Liability of $500,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage, Auto Public Liability of $250,000 per person, and Product Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and insurance requirements. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will consider contract award at a regular scheduled city council meeting. Though the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement is for an annual contract of 100 water meter boxes, suggesting a potential contract value that would depend on the unit pricing submitted by bidders. The contract represents an opportunity for suppliers of municipal water infrastructure components to secure a municipal supply contract with potential for future extension.