Electric Meters with Factory-Installed Tantalus Communication Modules

The City of Gallup is soliciting bids for the procurement and delivery of Itron electric meters equipped with integrated Tantalus communication modules and necessary software. This is an indefinite quantity contract with pricing established for up to four (4) years, from which the City may place orders on an as-needed basis. The procurement is critical for expanding and maintaining the City's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network using Tantalus Systems. No substitutes for the specified Tantalus equipment will be accepted.

The purchased units will be used for replenishing City of Gallup warehouse stock inventory to support current and future deployment needs. Quantities listed in the pricing proposal are estimates of the City's needs; actual usage may vary. The City does not guarantee the purchase of any specific minimum quantities. Full compatibility with the existing infrastructure and backend systems is required, necessitating Itron meters with integrated Tantalus modules only.

Key dates for this solicitation include a Questions and Answers deadline of June 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM and a proposal submission deadline of June 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM. The procurement process is governed by General Conditions, Supplemental Terms and Conditions, an Escalation Clause, Additional Terms and Conditions, and Special Terms and Conditions as detailed in the solicitation documents.

The procurement is intended to support system reliability, customer service, and long-term operational efficiency for the City of Gallup Electric Department. Bidders must provide complete technical specifications, pricing proposals, and vendor questionnaire responses as outlined in the solicitation requirements.