METER BOXES (CAST IRON - 5/8" AND 1" METERS): Cast iron meter boxes will conform to ASTM A48, Class 30B and to the shape, dimensions and weights shown on the City of Winston-Salem
detail drawing for "Cast Iron Meter Box for 5/8" and 1" Meters" and will be free from holes, cracks, or any other defects. All boxes shall be thoroughly coated with an asphaltic varnish. The name of the manufacturer shall be permanently cast on each piece. Meter boxes that do not meet specifications shall be rejected. Refer to detail drawing (referenced above) for specifications. Cast iron meter boxes furnished under these specifications shall be manufactured by one of the following:
(1) Sigma Corp.
(2) SIP Industries
(3) Star Pipe Products
(4) TriCast, Inc.
Refer to City of Winston Salem Technical Specification and Detailed Drawings for Sanitary Sewer and Water line Construction for detail drawing and specifications METER BOXES (POLYMER CONCRETE - 1 1/2 " AND 2" METERS): Meter boxes for 1 1/2 " and 2" meters shall be manufactured by Quazite (Strongwell Corporation). All boxes will conform to the shape, dimensions and installation requirements shown on the City of Winston-Salem detail drawing for "Polymer Concrete Meter Box for 1 1/2" and 2" Meters". The box shall have two 4" x 4" mouse hole openings (one on each end) with a 4" x 4" knockout above each opening. The cover shall be nonlocking with a 6" x 9" steel meter lid centered on the cover. The meter lid must open to at least the vertical position. The cover shall also have two pull slots (l" wide), a skid resistant surface and the word "Water" cast into the cover. Meter boxes that do not meet specifications shall be rejected. Part
numbers are as follows:
Box: PG2436B500
Cover: PG2436WAP1-50
The City of Winston-Salem is seeking bids for Water Meter Boxes & Lids per the specifications included in this document. For any questions or comments regarding this bid please contact
TaWanna A. Gates at (336) 747-6938 tawannag@cityofws.org
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