Annual Provision of Gas Meters and Regulators

Gainesville Regional Utilities is soliciting bids for the annual provision of natural gas meters and regulators. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a multi-year contract with the awarded vendor for a period not to exceed five years. The procurement covers multiple meter models and regulator types including diaphragm meters (Models AC-250, AL-425, AC-630, AC-800, AL-1000, AL-1400) and rotary style meters, along with various regulator models including valve bodies and pressure control units (Models R30886-B42R, 1800CPB2, 1800-CP-B2, 1813B, 1804-PFM-2, 1893, B34SR, and 1813B2).

Key dates for this solicitation include a Q&A deadline of March 29, 2024 at 4:00 AM (EDT), and a proposal submission deadline of April 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM (EDT). Prospective bidders must submit their responses through the designated procurement portal by the specified deadline. The technical specifications for each meter and regulator model are detailed in the provided attachment documents (Attachments A through O), which specify exact model numbers, configurations, and performance requirements.

Submissions must include both technical specifications compliance documentation and detailed pricing proposals for the requested equipment. Evaluation of bids will be conducted based on criteria outlined in the solicitation documents, including price competitiveness, equipment quality, compliance with specifications, and vendor qualifications. The contract will be subject to general terms and conditions as well as supplemental conditions including federal requirements applicable to utility procurement.