AMI-Enabled Water Meters

Clark Public Utilities is soliciting proposals under RFP509 for an annual supply of AMI-enabled water meters compatible with the Sensus FlexNet 522M water module and the Sensus UI-1203 communications protocol. This best value procurement, conducted under RCW 39.04.270, evaluates proposals based on the ability to meet functional and technical requirements, the supplier's experience and reputation, and total lifecycle cost. The contract term is two years from the date of award, with the utility reserving the right to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods. Key deliverables include the water meters and all necessary native tools for programming and troubleshooting, supported by a minimum ten-year standard full warranty on hardware and batteries. Materials must be delivered FOB, freight prepaid and allowed, to the Utility's Operations Center in Vancouver, Washington. Payment terms are Net 30 via ACH, with Washington State Sales Tax invoiced separately. Upon contract execution, the selected supplier must provide a performance bond for 100% of the award amount plus sales tax within ten business days, using a surety approved by the State of Washington or the U.S. Department of the Treasury.