City of Los Banos #36941

Los Banos Water Meter Replacement – Installation of Badger Meter OMNI Meters and Endpoints

The City of Los Banos Public Works Department is seeking a contractor for the replacement of City-furnished commercial, landscape, and fireline water meters and endpoints at various locations within Los Banos, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Los Banos Public Works Department - Products and Services Requested: - Replacement of electronic water meters with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) technology and brass end connections - OMNI Compound C2, OMNI Turbo T2, OMNI+ Fireline meters (2", 3", 4", and 8" sizes) - SmartPoint 520M Pit Set Modules (endpoints) - Quantities: 32 units (2"), 1 unit (3"), 4 units (4"), 2 units (8") - Installation services including removal of existing meters, installation of new meters and endpoints, coordination with residents/businesses for water shut-offs, and salvage of old meters to the City - OEMs and Vendors: - Badger Meter, Inc. (manufacturer of OMNI meters and SmartPoint endpoints) - Ensure Utility Inc. dba Phoenix Water Solutions (lowest bidder) - Other bidders: Living Water Industries LLC, Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., Lawrence Backhoe Service, Inc. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid California State Contractor's License (Class A, C-34, or C-36) - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations - Mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance - No-cost encroachment permit required - No traffic control required (work is behind curb and gutter) - City provides all meters, endpoints, bolts, and gaskets; contractor provides installation labor - Notification procedures for water shut-offs and coordination with residents/businesses - Salvage of existing meters to be returned to the City - Estimated contract value: Engineer's estimate is $52,000; lowest bid received was $35,270 - Place of Performance: Various locations within Los Banos, California; primary addresses include 520 J Street and 411 Madison Avenue (City of Los Banos Public Works Department)

Description

The City of Los Banos is soliciting sealed bids for the Construction of Water Meter Replacements. The project involves replacing commercial and landscape water meters and endpoints in various locations within the city. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with residents and business owners for water shut-offs and completing the work within 30 working days. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and hold a valid California State Contractor's License (Class A, C-34, or C-36).

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