# Winston-Salem Civicplus #IF2787

Large Water Meter Changeout with Sensus Omni Ultrasonic Meters

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** IF2787
**NAICS:** 238990, 238220, 237110

The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a contractor to replace approximately 182 large water meters with **Sensus Omni Ultrasonic Meters**.
- **Government buyer:** City of Winston-Salem; Forsyth County Utilities Department; City/County Purchasing (also identified as the Purchasing Department).
- **OEMs named:** **Sensus** is the amended meter specification, replacing **Master Meter** Octave Ultrasonic Meters named in the original documents. No resellers or other vendors are identified.
- **Requested meters:** 57 3-inch, 30 4-inch, 73 6-inch, 20 8-inch, and 2 10-inch Sensus Omni Ultrasonic Meters. No part numbers are provided.
- **Services:** Remove existing meters; furnish, install, test, and document replacements; coordinate authorized water shutdowns; check for leaks and communications functionality where applicable; and restore work areas.
- **Notable requirements:** Verify field and meter conditions before ordering, coordinate work to minimize water-service interruptions, and maintain safe working conditions. Construction is specified for a 60-day duration.
- **Term:** Five-year renewable-term contract, with an initial period and up to four additional 12-month periods. Annual renewal price increases are limited by CPI-U.

### Description

The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a contractor for a five-year contract involving approximately 182 large water meter changeouts in various sizes. Work includes providing labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and incidental services to remove existing meters and install replacement ultrasonic meters at designated locations. Addendum 1 changes the specified replacement meters to Sensus Omni Ultrasonic Meters and revises the mandatory pre-bid meeting to October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bids are due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

[View original listing](https://www.cityofws.org/bids.aspx?bidID=1363)