ITB 6878 Linesetters

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 6878) for the purchase of flanged water‑meter assemblies (“linesetters”) to be used in its water‑sewer system. The solicitation called for 20 units of 1.5‑inch linesetters and 40 units of 2‑inch linesetters, complying with ANSI/AWWA C800, ASTM B584, NSF/ANSI 372/61, and related standards. Five vendors submitted bids; the lowest‑priced bidder was Ferguson Waterworks #381, offering unit prices of $1,072.45 (1.5‑in.) and $1,200.75 (2‑in.), with total bid amounts of $21,449 and $48,030 respectively. The contract will be a unit‑price purchase, freight‑prepaid to the city’s address, with a one‑year price lock and a minimum one‑year warranty. Evaluation will consider price, delivery lead time, and compliance with technical specifications. • Quantity: 20 × 1.5‑in. linesetters, 40 × 2‑in. linesetters. • Technical standards: ANSI/AWWA C800, ASTM B584, NSF/ANSI 372 & 61, lead‑free, brass, pad‑lock wing valves, etc. • Awarded vendor: Ferguson Waterworks #381 (lowest unit price). • Delivery lead time: 6–7 weeks as quoted by the awardee. • Payment: Net 30, FOB destination, 1‑year warranty.