The Central Alabama Water Purchasing Department issued a competitive solicitation (Bid 21‑00‑01) for 60 composite vaults (24″ x 36″) and 60 matching lids, both manufactured by Armorcast. Four vendors submitted bids, and the evaluation sheet dated January 14 2021 records unit and total prices ranging from $144.20 to $499.00 per unit, with total vendor proposals from roughly $15 k to $30 k. The document does not indicate which vendor was ultimately awarded the contract, nor does it contain delivery schedules, funding codes, or award dates.
• Procurement of water‑meter box assemblies (composite vaults + lids) for a municipal utility.
• Four competing bidders; three are Armorcast distributors, one offers a Glass Master product.
• Unit pricing is disclosed, suggesting a unit‑price contract type, with the lowest total proposal around $24 k.