FM Static Flowmeters 4″ and Larger

This contract concerns the purchase of FM‑brand static flowmeters ranging from 4 in. to 12 in. for installation in a master‑metering system managed by Central Alabama Water. The agency issued a bid (BID21‑00‑17) with a submission deadline of 26 August 2021; two vendors responded, and Empire Pipe was selected as the lowest‑priced, responsible and responsive supplier. The award will provide 156 flowmeters (80 × 4 in., 60 × 6 in., 10 × 8 in., 4 × 10 in., 2 × 12 in.) at a total contract value of approximately $428 k. • Scope: procurement, delivery, and installation of static flowmeters (FM brand) for water‑utility master‑metering. • Quantities: 80 × 4 in., 60 × 6 in., 10 × 8 in., 4 × 10 in., 2 × 12 in. (total 156 units). • Competition: open bid with two respondents; award to Empire Pipe (Birmingham, AL) based on lower unit and total price. • Financial size: ~$428,000 (lowest bid). • No explicit delivery schedule, warranty terms, or contract period disclosed in the available excerpt.