This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Richmond, Virginia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Richmond, Virginia, desires to contract with a qualified firm for the purpose of furnishing and delivering Cold Water Meters and Repair Parts to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Delivery shall be made to the DPU Warehouse facility, if and when ordered, on an as needed, when needed, basis. The quantities for this Invitation for Bid (IFB) are estimated. a. The purpose of this invitation to bid is to establish a contract for 5/8- inch through 2-inch Cold Water Meters and Repair Parts for the City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities (DPU), if and when ordered, on an as needed when needed, basis. b. All Cold Water Meters and Repair Parts shall meet the requirements of ANSI\AWWA C700, Cold-Water Meters-Displacement Type, Metal Alloy Main Case, latest revision. c. All meters are for use in measurement of potable cold water in residential, commercial and industrial services where flow is in one direction. d. All materials shall meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, and shall be NSF\ANSI 61 compliant. e. Water meter housings shall be waterworks bronze, lead free brass or composite. f. Meters must have a nutating disc or rotating piston/positive displacement or single-jet measuring element. g. Meters must include a thermoplastic register that measures water flow in cubic feet. Thermoplastic register must be installed on meter. h. Meter housings shall be stamped with serial number and same serial number must be stamped on the register. Registers must be electronic with a digital out-put or mechanical w/ 8 wheels with 5/32 inch numerals, Itron compatible and have a 5' lead with Itron pit end cap. The City of Richmond reserves the right to award all, part, or none of the line items. The City of Richmond also reserves the right to make multiple awards. The City of Richmond reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount ordered. Awards shall be made based on the total extended bid price.