Water Meter Boxes for Orange County Utilities

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for a term contract to provide water meter boxes for Orange County Utilities through Solicitation Y23-1037. The procurement is specifically for various water meter boxes in different sizes and configurations, including single and double meter boxes for potable and reclaimed water services ranging from 5/8" x 3/4" to 1". The required meter boxes must be constructed of fiberglass reinforced polymer or polyethylene, meeting ANSI/SCTE 77 Tier 8 load rating standards capable of withstanding 12,000 lbs of light vehicular traffic. Potable water meter box covers will be natural in color with Orange County Utilities branding, while reclaimed water box covers will be purple with "Do Not Drink" labeling. Electronic bids are due by 4:00 PM local time on Thursday, May 25, 2023, through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with potential respondents required to submit via this platform. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted via email to ana.villalona@ocfl.net by May 12, 2023, at 5:00 pm EST, and no alternative submission methods will be accepted.

The contract will be a three-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals, with estimated annual quantities varying by box type from 75 to 2,700 units. Pricing will remain firm for the initial contract period, with potential price adjustments in subsequent years limited to a maximum of 4% based on the Producer Price Index (PPI). While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes electronic submission through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, which requires vendors to create a free account. Technical support for the platform is available via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), or phone (1-855-680-4747) during Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm EST. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, led by Carrie Mathes, and follows Orange County Ordinance guidelines. Although specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and varying unit quantities suggest a potentially significant contract value for water meter box procurement.