The City of Mesa issued a competitive RFP for the supply of non‑mechanical water meters (1½″ and 2″) and related accessories, resulting in a three‑year firm‑fixed‑price contract with a possible two‑year renewal. The award was split between Badger Meter, Inc. and Core and Main, LP, each responsible for delivering meters, registers, warranty service, and a scrap‑trade‑in program. The contract emphasizes compliance with NSF 61/ANSI 372, stainless‑steel or bronze housings, a 12‑month defect warranty plus a 5‑year accuracy warranty, and delivery within 30–60 days of order receipt. Pricing is submitted via a city‑provided unit‑price sheet, with CPI‑U adjustments allowed annually.
• Scope: Supply of 1½″ (13″ lay) and 2″ (10″ & 17″ lay) non‑mechanical water meters, registers, accessories, warranty, and scrap‑trade‑in credit.
• Contract Terms: 3‑year base term, optional 2‑year renewal, CPI‑U price adjustments, 12‑month defect + 5‑year accuracy warranty.
• Evaluation: Weighted scoring (500 points for specification adherence, 150 for pricing, etc.) with a base award value of $1.75 M per year.