This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for water meters and related equipment for the City of New Britain, CT. Bids are due by April 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The items are to be ordered on an as-needed basis from June 2, 2026, to May 29, 2027. The delivery location is **** Shuttle Meadow Ave. , New Britain, CT. Bidders must submit bids in duplicate and include completed forms PUR. 1, Notices to Prospective Bidders, and W9 and non-collusive forms. Pricing must be firm for the entire bid term. The city is exempt from federal and state taxes. Questions regarding the purchasing process should be directed to Jack Pieper at ****, and technical specifications to Chris Polkowski at **** insurance requirements are detailed, including general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation. A hold harmless agreement is required. The city reserves the right to award by item, groups of items, or total bid, and to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice states that meters are to be ordered on an as-needed basis from June 02, 2026, to May 29, 2027.
The bid notice states erms: cash discount 30 days and et cash days. It also mentions that cash discounts will not be taken into consideration in determining the low bidder but will be taken into consideration in awarding tie bids.
The bid notice states that warranty information must be provided by the bidder and submitted with the bid documents. Specific warranty details for meters are provided in the specifications, including a 5-year or 500,000-gallon warranty for 5/8 meters, and 1-year warranties for larger meters.
The bid notice states that Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified bidder, who shall be determined in accordance with and pursuant to section ****, inclusive of the purchasing ordinances city of new britain. The quality of the articles to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications, their suitability to the requirements of the city, and the delivery terms will be taken into consideration in making the award.
The bid notice states that The city may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, or deliver the needed items and the bidder shall furnish to the city all such information and data for this purpose as the city may request. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids if evidence submitted by or investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the city that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the bid and to complete the work or delivery of the items contemplated therein.
The bid notice states that In event of default by the bidder, the city reserves the right to procure the commodities and/or services from other sources and hold the bidder liable for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
The bid notice states that Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the city, and if not destroyed, will, upon request, be returned at the bidders risk and expense.
The bid notice states that if any person contemplating the submission of a bid on this invitation is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications, plans or other documents, he should submit a written request for an interpretation thereof to the city purchasing agent at least 10 days prior to scheduled bid opening.