City of Salem, Missouri Request for Bids - Electric Power Meter Testing 2026
City of SalemCity · Salem, MO- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brandon Schmidt
- (573) 729-4612
The 30-second brief
The City of Salem, Missouri is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to conduct residential and commercial meter testing. The scope includes testing 25 CT rated commercial sites, testing CT meters and CTs for accuracy, testing PTs for accuracy, and testing 285 2S residential meters, followed by providing detailed, easy-to-understand individual reports for each meter tested. Vendors are responsible for travel, lodging, and other expenses. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and must be submitted to the City Clerk at 400 N. Iron Street, Salem, MO 65560. Questions are due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price, local business preference factor, and the bidder's ability, capacity, skill, experience, financial resources, and previous performance.
25 - CT rated sites (commercial); Test the CT meter and CTs to ensure accuracy; Test the PTs to ensure accuracy; 285 – 2S meters (residential); Detailed individual report for each meter tested
Lowest responsible bidder, price, local business preference factor, ability, capacity, skill, promptness, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, efficiency, quality of performance, compliance with laws, financial resources, quality of supplies, ability to provide future maintenance, number and scope of conditions attached to the bid
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Summary
The City of Salem, Missouri is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to conduct residential and commercial meter testing.
The scope includes testing 25 CT rated commercial sites, testing CT meters and CTs for accuracy, testing PTs for accuracy, and testing 285 2S residential meters, followed by providing detailed, easy-to-understand individual reports for each meter tested. Vendors are responsible for travel, lodging, and other expenses. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and must be submitted to the City Clerk at 400 N. Iron Street, Salem, MO 65560. Questions are due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price, local business preference factor, and the bidder's ability, capacity, skill, experience, financial resources, and previous performance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
19- Lowest responsible bidder
- Price
- Local business preference factor
- Ability
- Capacity
- Skill
- Promptness
- Character
- Integrity
- Reputation
- Judgment
- Experience
- Efficiency
- Quality of performance
- Compliance with laws
- Financial resources
- Quality of supplies
- Ability to provide future maintenance
- Number and scope of conditions attached to the bid
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- 25 - CT rated sites (commercial)
- Test the CT meter and CTs to ensure accuracy
- Test the PTs to ensure accuracy
- 285 – 2S meters (residential)
- Detailed individual report for each meter tested
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor and bid list information form
- Copies of certifications on testing equipment if available
- Estimated timeline to complete testing
- Detailed manufacturer's specifications with minimum required information
- Submit to
- City of Salem, Missouri, Office of City Clerk, 400 N. Iron Street, Salem, MO 65560
- Scope location
- Salem, MO
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Salem?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 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: City of Salem, Missouri, Office of City Clerk, 400 N. Iron Street, Salem, MO 65560. For questions, contact Brandon Schmidt.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Salem in MO, 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 Brandon Schmidt at (573) 729-4612. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 25 - CT rated sites (commercial); Test the CT meter and CTs to ensure accuracy; Test the PTs to ensure accuracy; 285 – 2S meters (residential); Detailed individual report for each meter tested. 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 bidder, price, local business preference factor, ability, capacity, skill, promptness, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, efficiency, quality of performance, co..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Salem?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Salem are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Salem regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Vendor and bid list information form, copies of certifications on testing equipment if available, estimated timeline to complete testing, detailed manufacturer's specifications with minimum required i. Review the full document from City of Salem for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Salem, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.