Water Meter with Manual Controls

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is seeking a single bidder to procure a water meter with manual controls for the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility through a Request for Quote (RFQ Number 246-RFQ-0652-2024). The specific water meter must have precise technical requirements, including the ability to dispense between 4 3/4 to 10 gallons per minute, operate with water pressures ranging from 15 to 70 psi, and maintain volume accuracy within 1% plus or minus. The meter is required to measure water temperatures from 35 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, feature a standard 1/2" water inlet, include an 8' hose, and operate on 120v power. The solicitation shows a stated preference for a Doyon WM35 Water Meter, with one unit being requested. The procurement timeline indicates the solicitation opened on 10/3/2023 at 2:00 PM CDT and will close on 10/16/2023 at 4:00 PM CDT. The primary contact for this procurement is Shelly Masterson, reachable at shelly.masterson@iowa.gov or +1 319-385-6806.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment for the procured water meter will be processed through the State of Iowa Purchasing Card (Pcard) Program, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 60, meaning the state allows 60 days to pay submitted invoices. Shipping will be conducted as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be for a single unit of specialized equipment. Bidders must carefully review and agree to all terms and conditions to be considered responsible. The commodity codes associated with this request include categories for bakery and kitchen equipment, though these seem peripherally related to the water meter procurement. No information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration was provided in the available documentation.