Current Itron Software/ hardware is at end of life. This bid is to upgrade the software system and associated reading hardware for the City’s water billing system 1. The following bid is made for furnishing materials or services for the City of Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico. 2. The Bidder declares that the amount and nature of the materials to be furnished is understood and that the nature of this bid is in strict accordance with the conditions set forth and is a part of this bid, and that there will at no time be a misunderstanding as to the intent of the specifications or conditions to be overcome or pleaded after the bids are opened. 3. All items quoted must meet or exceed City’s written specifications, or in their absence, all applicable specifications. 4. All items quoted must include Manufacturer’s name, product number or description, and delivery lead time. 5. Equipment other than current year models will not be considered as responsive to the specifications. It is the intention of the City to purchase, based on the specifications, a standard production model. 6. The unit shall be completely assembled,with all equipment including standard and extra equipment installed and the unit made ready for operation. 7. In addition to the equipment set out in the specifications, the units shall include all equipment set out in the manufacturer’s literature as standard equipment. They shall include all exterior moldings, name plates, medallions, series identifications and chrome of every description that is usual for standard stock models of this series, if applicable