Polymer Water Meter Boxes and Lids

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. dba Ferguson Waterworks for the provision of polymer water meter boxes and lids. The contract has a term of 5 years, with the option to renew. The contract includes specifications for the meter boxes and lids, as well as requirements for delivery, payment, and warranty. The city reserves the right to conduct discussions with the vendor and to make changes to the contract terms and conditions. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include: * The meter boxes and lids must meet specific design and material requirements, including being made of a polyethylene material blend with a tensile strength greater than 1700 psi. * The meter boxes and lids must be able to withstand H-10 and H-20 loading in non-deliberant or incidental traffic areas. * The vendor must provide documentation that the retrofit meter box lids pass the load requirements for ANSI/SCTE-77 2013 for Tier 15. * The city may request samples of the meter boxes and lids, and the vendor must provide these samples at no additional cost to the city. * The vendor must provide a usage report to the city, including information on the items purchased under the contract, such as order quantity, order request date, and specific part numbers shipped. The contract also includes provisions for payment, taxes, and insurance, as well as a dispute resolution process. • The city will pay the vendor for the meter boxes and lids based on the prices listed in the contract. • The vendor is responsible for paying all applicable taxes, except for the city's business privilege tax. • The city reserves the right to audit the vendor's records to ensure compliance with the contract terms and conditions. • The vendor must maintain insurance coverage for the duration of the contract, including liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. • The city and the vendor will work together to resolve any disputes that arise under the contract, using a process that includes negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.