MAT-METERSSTD/1213 Market Survey-Water Meters

The City of Punta Gorda conducted a market survey to evaluate water meters from various manufacturers. The survey aimed to develop a standardized list of acceptable manufacturers and models. The evaluation was based on technical criteria and performance in actual replacement applications. The contract document includes the results of the evaluation, which show that meters from Mueller Systems LLC, Neptune Technologies, and Zenner Performance Meters Inc. passed the evaluation. The document also includes comments from the evaluators and a summary of the minimum qualification requirements for the water meters. • The water meters were evaluated based on their body construction, connection heads, register and lid construction, and ease of installation. • The evaluators checked if the meters met the minimum qualification requirements, including the material of the main body, the type of meter, and the compatibility of the threaded connections. • The evaluation results show that some meters passed while others failed to meet the requirements. • The contract document includes a list of vendors who participated in the evaluation, including Ferguson Waterworks, Sunstate Meter & Supply Inc., and Fortiline Waterworks.