Awarded vendors
- Itron
Description
Central Alabama Water issued a competitive solicitation (Bid 26‑12‑09) for the purchase of ultrasonic water meters, associated communication endpoints, and a data‑service subscription. Six vendors responded; Itron (Liberty Lake, WA) was determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and will be awarded the contract pending final approval. The scope includes multiple meter sizes (5/8” × 1/2” through 1”), an estimated 1,500 units, endpoint hardware for 4,000 data points, and an annual subscription for data transmission. Lead‑times vary by vendor, with Itron quoting 60 days (≈ 8 weeks) for delivery. The total dollar value presented in the tabulation is roughly $973 k, with additional line‑items bringing the overall procurement near $1 million.