Water Meters Inventory

The City of Portsmouth (NH) is issuing an invitation for vendors to supply a wide range of water meters and related fittings for its municipal water system. The solicitation is item‑by‑item; vendors may bid on any subset of the listed items, and multiple awards are possible. Prices must be firm for one year, with the contract potentially renewable in one‑year increments up to a total of three years. Delivery is FOB to the Department of Public Works (680 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth, NH) within 15 working days of order. A pilot test of selected meters may be required before full award. The bid deadline is September 17, 2026, 2:00 pm; questions are due by September 10, 2026. • Supply and deliver various AWWA‑specified water meters (½‑inch to 8‑inch) with encoder registers, both positive displacement and electromagnetic/ultrasonic types. • Provide associated couplings, flanges, strainers, and spools listed in the line‑item tables. • Prices must include packing, freight (FOB delivered), and any travel expenses. • Pilot program (up to 15 meters) may be required to verify AMR compatibility; failure may lead to contract termination. • Contract term: 1‑year base, renewable up to 3 years total; price firm for the base year. • Delivery within 15 working days; no additional freight/handling charges allowed. • Bids submitted electronically via the City’s e‑procurement portal; multiple awards permitted.