RFB 6481 Meter Boxes and Lids

The City of Corpus Christi is soliciting bids under RFB 6481 for the procurement of various sizes of meter boxes and lids, ranging from 1.5 to 24 inches. The contract is structured as a supply agreement with an initial one-year term beginning around June 2025, featuring two additional one-year options and the possibility of six-month month-to-month extensions. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating factors such as product quality, bidder experience, financial responsibility, and past performance. Bidders must possess at least three years of experience and are prohibited from using subcontractors. Deliveries are required to be F.O.B. destination, freight pre-paid, to the Corpus Christi Water location at 2726 Holly Road during standard business hours. The City will inspect goods upon delivery to ensure they are new, defect-free, and fit for purpose. Administrative requirements include the submission of a Certificate of Interested Parties and a Disclosure of Interest to prevent conflicts of interest. Invoicing must be itemized and mailed to the City's Accounts Payable office. The contract is subject to non-appropriation clauses, meaning continued funding is dependent on annual City Council budget approvals.