Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. This specification applies to precast concrete vaults to be used for housing 4” and larger domestic and fire service meter assemblies. Birmingham Water Works (BWW) shall receive bids for the two specified vault sizes only. BIDDER must have the ability to load, transport, and unload the vaults to/at the BWW’s Meter Department, load the assembled vaults from BWW and deliver the assembled vaults to various installation points and set vaults in place. BIDDER must have the ability to load, transport and unload the assembled vaults over off-road terrain and to fit under all overhead obstacles. All costs associated with above described transporting and delivery of vaults is to be included in the price of the vault. B. BIDDER must provide vaults to the BWW within thirty (30) calendar days from the BIDDER’s confirmed receipt of purchase order issued by the BWW Materials Warehouse representative. C. BIDDER must deliver and set in place the assembled vaults at the installation point within 72 hours of request by BWW representative or as mutually coordinated with BWW representative. D. BIDDER must maintain a minimum quantity of vaults at their facility during the contract period: 1. Four (4) of the 4’L x 4’W x 5’-6”D ID vaults 2. Two (2) of the 8’L x 5’W x 5’-6”D ID vaults E. BWW reserves the right to exercise the option to extend the contract up to two (2) additional years with a mutual consent of both parties. BWW will purchase the specified six (6) vaults (listed above) upon contract end.
