City of Los Banos #36941

Construction of Water Meter Replacements

The City of Los Banos, California, awarded a contract to Ensure Utility Inc. dba Phoenix Water Solutions for water meter replacements within the city. The project involves replacing City-furnished water meters, including commercial, landscape, and fireline meters, with quantities and specific models such as OMNI brand meters. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with residents and business owners for shut-offs, replacing endpoints, and ensuring compliance with standards, including disinfection and bacteriological testing per AWWA C651 standards. The contract duration is 30 working days, with a total obligated amount of $35,270. The project includes replacing meters of various sizes (2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 8-inch), with specific responsibilities for materials, installation, and coordination. The award process involved multiple bidders, with Ensure Utility Inc. submitting the lowest bid. The project is located in Los Banos, Merced County, California, and the procurement was overseen by the City of Los Banos Public Works Department. Key contacts include Mariah Martinez, Engineering Technician, and Ravey Willason, City of Los Banos. The award aims to upgrade water metering infrastructure across the city, with potential competitors including Living Water Industries LLC, Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., and Lawrence Backhoe Service, Inc.

Description

Contract awarded for the construction of water meter replacements in the City of Los Banos, California. The project involves replacing commercial and landscape water meters, including City-furnished meters and endpoints, and coordinating with residents and business owners for shut-offs. The contract requires completion within 30 working days, compliance with prevailing wage laws, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance. The winning bid was submitted by Ensure Utility Inc. dba Phoenix Water Solutions with an amount of $35,270.00.

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