The City is seeking bids for meter testing, repairs, calibration, parts, replacements and reporting services. The services will include managing large distribution meters ranging in size from 2” to 10” and will also include services for a city/county joint venture known as the Buckman Direct Diversion. Buckman Direct Diversion currently has 27 meters ranging in size from 1.5” to 30”. Testing will be conducted on a quarterly basis upon the request of the City. All meters will be tested for the following as required. Testing by comparative method utilizing a certified test meter, all meter registers and meters requiring Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Automatic Meter Reading (AMR). Provide electromagnetic flowmeter flow verifications for Endress Hauser, Krohne and Badger production meters to manufacture operating parameters meters/tolerance via manufactures approved method. The contractor will inform the City of any failed units along with a recommended solution to maintain compliance. Meter inspection & proper accuracy (high, mid, and low flow based on manufacture specification). Meter repairs as required. Meter parts and accessories. Meter calibration and re-calibration in accordance with American Water Work Association (AWWA). Replacement of meters which cannot be repaired or cannot be calibrated to AWWA standard. Flow sizing accuracy includes problems arising from improper sizing. Calculation of annual water loss for each meter at the tier rates. Ultra sonic testing as required. The Contractor must track and report to the City within one month of providing the services. The report must be delivered in hard-copy form and in an electronic version. A report at the end of each fiscal year needs to be provided to include all work performed within the fiscal year, the City’s fiscal year is from July1, through June 30 of any subsequent year. The Contractor shall provide a recommendation to the City for the replacement of the meters. The City will review and provide approval or rejection of recommended replacements. The Contractor will not replace the meters without the City representative or designee written approval. It will be the Contractors responsibility to meet Federal, State, and City regulatory requirements for all safety requirements, including but not limited to entry to confined space in accordance with Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA) regulations. Contractors must provide proof of the following Licenses and Certifications. Must have a level 3 New Mexico Utility Operator Certification (UCOP) to work on city meters. New Mexico Contractor License. Certified confined space entry which meets Federal, State and Local Regulations.
