Water Meter Changeout Program

The City of Prescott is seeking a qualified contractor to provide water meter replacement and installation services for their water meter changeout program. The program aims to replace approximately 25,000 water meters over a 5-year period, with a monthly replacement goal of 500-600 meters. The selected contractor will be required to have experience working with rural communities, provide evidence of completing at least four meter changeout programs for cities or communities with at least 10,000 water meters, and have an office in Arizona. The contractor will also be responsible for providing a paperless work order system, following strict timeframes to avoid interfering with the billing schedule, and ensuring that their crew can speak clearly and respectfully with customers. Key aspects of the contract include: • Replacement of residential and commercial water meters with equivalent sized Badger Recordall Meters and cellular endpoints • Installation of new gaskets and bolts for meters • Field verification after every changeout to ensure correct water flow • Provision of updated lists of meter changeouts with relevant information • Removal of dirt and debris from meter changeout locations • Designation of meter boxes for complete removal to inventory materials used • Third-party data quality control at the City's discretion The contract has a duration of 66 months, with the option for the City to terminate the contract without cause with 30 days' written notice. The contractor will be required to provide insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and workers' compensation.