Large Meter Testing, Repair, Installing and Right-Sizing Services
- Client
- Providence Water Supply Board
- Solicitation No.
- 54881
- Posted
- 10/20/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Providence Water Supply Board seeks a contractor to provide large meter testing, repair, installation, data logging, right-sizing, and surveying services in Providence, Rhode Island. The contractor must assign a dedicated crew, maintain staff from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday for scheduling and customer service, and collect data to ensure accurate meter records. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Bidders must submit two copies of their bid in sealed envelopes to the Department of the City Clerk by 2:15 P.M. on November 19, 2026. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 13, 2026. The contract term runs through June 30, 2029, and the selected vendor must maintain specified general liability insurance for at least two years following the final payment date.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from PVD26-118 Water Supply - RFP - Large Meter Testing Repair Installing and Right Sizing Services - MT 54881.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Providence Water Supply Board is requesting proposals for large meter testing, repair, installing, and right-sizing services to improve consumption accuracy. Select bidders will be responsible for installing, data logging, testing, repairing, and surveying large meters. Qualified contractors must meet strict experience requirements and be registered to do business in Rhode Island.
- Issued by
- Providence Water Supply Board
- Date to be opened
- November 16, 2026
- Questions due
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 19, 2026 up to 2:15 P.M.
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- Submit 1 original and 3 copies (or 2 copies per page 2) in sealed envelopes labeled with Item Description and City Department to Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903.
- Contract term
- Exp. 6/30/2029
- Place of performance
- Providence, RI
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation ($500,000); Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000); Automobile Liability ($1,000,000); Builder's Risk or Installation Floater; Professional Liability ($2,000,000).
- Funding
- RIGL Sec. 37-13-1 et seq. (Rhode Island Prevailing Wage Laws)
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest qualified and responsible bidder |
Scope of work
- Provide large meter testing, repair, installing, and right-sizing services
- Install, data log, test, repair, and survey large meters
- Provide meter record accuracy data and certification sheets to the Owner
- Provide a dedicated crew and staffing for scheduling and customer issues
- Replace existing fire meters with spool pieces after removal
- Install ERTs as required in accordance with Itron Inc. specifications
- Modify or upgrade underground pits/vaults to provide meter access
- Provide temporary valved bypass piping for fire protection and general service
Minimum qualifications
- At least five (5) years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in proposed work
- Suitable financial resources and organization to perform the work expeditiously
- Appropriate technical experience and trained personnel
- Out-of-state contractors must be registered to transact business in Rhode Island
Documents to include with the bid
- Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank
- Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder
- Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records
- Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor
- Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program forms
- Bidder's Proposal/Packet with pricing information
- Cover letter signed by an authorized officer
- Schedule of Fees for labor, equipment, and extra work
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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