General: All water meters shall be new and in accordance with the specifications for each specific type of water meter. If any exceptions to the specifications are to be taken, such exceptions shall be stated and clearly explained in writing attached to the offeror’s proposal. Proposals with exceptions shall be considered only if, in the judgement of the City, such consideration is advantageous to the City. In the absence of such written exceptions, the City shall assume that offeror intends to comply with all stated specifications. All water meters shall meet or exeed the following requirements: • Shall be compatible with ITRON endpoints, wired with Itron in-line connector; • Shall meet or exceed American Water Works Association (AWWA) specifications for new meter testing; and • Shall have a CCF (hundred cubic feet) display for meter reading and billing. a. The contractor shall understand and agree that it is highly desirable that all water meters have a replaceable battery and/or a documented twenty (20) year battery life expectancy. Materials and Workmanship: All materials provided by the contractor shall be new, current year models constructed of high quality, which will give long life and reliable operation. All equipment shall be modern in its design and never have been in prior service except as required by factory tests.
