Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission #117582

WSSC Water seeks as-needed supply of ultrasonic and positive-displacement water meters

WSSC Water is seeking a manufacturer to supply water meters and accessories for its service area in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. - Government buyer: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water), Utility Services Department. - Procurement: As-needed supply of small and large water meters and related accessories for new installations and replacements during WSSC Water’s transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructure. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, brands, or vendors are named. Bidders must be the original meter manufacturer; distributor bids are not accepted. - Estimated quantities: 10,660 ultrasonic meters and 17,375 positive-displacement (PD) meters across the listed sizes and configurations. These are estimates, not guaranteed purchase quantities, and the schedule applies to option terms. - Key requirements: Meters must be compatible with existing Touch Read and Automated Meter Reading systems, with Touch Read required for all contract meters. Applicable AWWA, NSF/ANSI, and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements apply; 4- to 12-inch large meters require FM certification. PD meters must include a pit or wall pad. Ultrasonic meters do not require pads, and 3- to 12-inch ultrasonic meters require at least 25 feet of specified wire. - Bidder qualifications and delivery: Bidders must document at least five years of relevant manufacturing and distribution experience and provide evidence of at least three recent utility contracts. Delivery is generally required within 30 calendar days of an order to WSSC’s Anacostia Warehouse in Hyattsville. - Contract term: One-year base term with up to four additional one-year options, at WSSC Water’s discretion; deliveries are as needed, not a subscription. - Award basis: One award is intended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Description

WSSC Water seeks a qualified manufacturer to furnish and deliver small and large water meters and related accessories on an as-needed basis. The meters include positive displacement and ultrasonic types and must meet applicable standards and certification requirements and be compatible with WSSC’s existing metering systems. The contract has a one-year base term with up to four one-year option terms; deliveries are generally due within 30 calendar days of an order. Bidders must meet the stated manufacturer and experience qualifications, submit electronically, and provide fixed all-inclusive unit pricing; estimated quantities are not guaranteed.

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