The City of Dothan Utilities awarded a contract to supply 960 complete waste meter boxes for its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. The boxes are specified as Carson 1220‑1139 12‑inch black‑plastic “Jumbo” units (or the equivalent Carson 1220‑1239 as an owner‑approved equal). The award was based on the lowest unit price, with Empire Pipe & Supply winning at $90.90 per unit (total $87,264). The procurement was conducted through an open competition with a due date of April 30 2024 and an award date of May 7 2024. The contract does not include installation, calibration, or maintenance services; it is strictly for the supply of the meter boxes.
• Scope: Supply of 960 water‑meter waste boxes for AMI, product Carson 1220‑1139 (or equal).
• Pricing: Unit price $90.90, total contract value ≈ $87 k.
• Procurement: Full and open competition; award to lowest responsible bidder (Empire Pipe & Supply).
• Agency: City of Dothan Utilities, Alabama.