City of Portsmouth - Water Meters Inventory - Bid 03-27-BID (2026)
City of PortsmouthCity · Portsmouth, NH- Due
- Sep 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jim Siegel
- (603) 766-1443
The 30-second brief
The City of Portsmouth is seeking vendors to establish an agreement to supply and deliver water meters and related accessories for the City of Portsmouth Water System, including AWWA C700 positive displacement water meters, C708 multi-jet water meters, C715-18 electromagnetic/ultrasonic water meters, couplings, reducing flanges, and meter strainers. The contract term is one year with the option for up to two additional one-year renewals. Bids are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm, submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal. A pilot test of up to 13 months may be required for meter reading compatibility with the City's AMR system.
Water meters, Couplings, Reducing flanges, Elliptical flanges, Meter strainers, Meter spools
Lowest, responsible and qualified bidder for each item
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Summary
The City of Portsmouth is seeking vendors to establish an agreement to supply and deliver water meters and related accessories for the City of Portsmouth Water System, including AWWA C700 positive displacement water meters, C708 multi-jet water meters, C715-18 electromagnetic/ultrasonic water meters, couplings, reducing flanges, and meter strainers.
The contract term is one year with the option for up to two additional one-year renewals. Bids are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm, submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal. A pilot test of up to 13 months may be required for meter reading compatibility with the City's AMR system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest, responsible and qualified bidder for each item
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Water meters
- Couplings
- Reducing flanges
- Elliptical flanges
- Meter strainers
- Meter spools
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Signed addenda
- Price proposal table
- Vendor questionnaire
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Portsmouth, NH
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Portsmouth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth. For questions, contact Jim Siegel.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Portsmouth in NH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jim Siegel at (603) 766-1443. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Water meters, Couplings, Reducing flanges, Elliptical flanges, Meter strainers, Meter spools. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest, responsible and qualified bidder for each item" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Portsmouth?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Portsmouth are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Portsmouth regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed addenda, price proposal table, vendor questionnaire. Review the full document from City of Portsmouth for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portsmouth, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.