RFP-Water Modernization-Meter Pits Project

The City of Elko is procuring a firm‑fixed unit‑price contract for the supply and installation of over 4,300 underground water‑meter pits in a two‑year system‑modernization effort. The work includes providing PVC‑based pits of four size categories (¾‑inch, 1‑inch, 1½‑inch, 2‑inch), each equipped with insulation pillows and polycarbonate lids, and delivering them to the city’s Water & Sewer Department for installation between January 2026 and June 2028. Bids were sealed, with a pre‑bid conference held July 24 2025 and the deadline for submission August 13 2025. After evaluation, Ferguson Water Works was awarded the contract. The solicitation requires compliance with federal and state procurement regulations (including 2 CFR Part 200) and includes liquidated‑damage provisions for schedule overruns. • Scope: Manufacture and delivery of meter‑pit assemblies (48‑in diameter), including insulation and radio‑read lids, for four pipe‑size categories. • Volume: Approximately 4,350 pits (4,000 × ¾‑in, 200 × 1‑in, 75 × 1½‑in, 75 × 2‑in). • Schedule: Deployment starts Jan 2026, completes Jun 2028; bids closed Aug 13 2025, award announced Aug 26 2025. • Awarded Vendor: Ferguson Water Works (Reno, NV) with a bid total of roughly $2.84 M.