Water Meters

The City of New Britain's Public Works Department, Utilities Division is seeking proposals for various size water meters through a competitive solicitation (No. 0419028870) in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement is structured as an as-needed contract for water meter procurement, covering the period from June 02, 2025, to May 29, 2026. Vendors are invited to submit proposals between March 17, 2025, and April 15, 2025, with an opportunity to submit questions from March 17, 2025, at 12:30 PM EDT until April 14, 2025, at 9:30 AM EDT. The solicitation requires vendors to provide water meters of multiple sizes, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The primary contact for this Request for Proposal (RFP) is Jack Pieper, reachable at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov, located at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to prioritize flexibility in vendor proposals and meter specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors capable of supplying water meters compatible with the city's utility infrastructure. Delivery and payment terms allow for vendor-specified conditions, suggesting some negotiation flexibility. While no specific budget range or total contract value is listed, the as-needed procurement model implies potential variability in order volumes and corresponding financial scope. The water meter procurement represents a strategic infrastructure investment for the City of New Britain's Public Works Department, targeting the replacement or expansion of existing water metering systems. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document and prepare comprehensive proposals that meet the city's technical and operational requirements for water meter procurement.