25-53 Water Meter Installation

The City of Ketchikan is seeking a contractor to replace and install water meters across the municipality. The scope includes design, supply, and installation of meters ranging from ¾‑inch to 6‑inch, associated copper tubing for smaller diameters and HDPE/ductile‑iron pipe for larger sizes, installation of ball‑ and gate‑valves, and a hot‑box (heat‑trace) system for freeze protection. Quantities are pre‑defined (e.g., 139 ¾‑inch meters, 45 1‑inch meters, 7 6‑inch meters) with detailed unit pricing. The contract totals $1,524,025.49 and is currently closed, indicating the bid period has ended. • Full water‑meter replacement program covering all major pipe sizes needed in Ketchikan’s water distribution network. • Includes ancillary work: copper/HDPE/DI pipe installation, valve installation, and hot‑box heat‑trace installation. • Total contract value ~ $1.5 million, with line‑item breakdowns for mobilization, engineering supervision, and material costs.