Description
This solicitation was for the procurement of a comprehensive set of meter‑box hardware and related components for a warehouse facility. The agency sought a single vendor to provide all listed items at the lowest total lump‑sum price. Four vendors submitted bids, with total proposals ranging from roughly $538 k to $687 k against a $600 k budget. The award was to be made to the lowest‑total bidder, and the contract is for capital equipment acquisition only—no installation or services were required. Key points include:
• Scope: Meter boxes, lids, casings, bases, adapters, rings, inlet valves, and handwheel‑type components (approximately 1,000‑2,000 units per item).
• Funding: $600,000 capital fund (Object Code 4410).
• Competition: Four bidders; award based on lowest lump‑sum total.
• Timeline: Solicitation dated 2/2/2017, bid tabulation posted 3/16/2017; no submission deadline was provided.