FY2021 Meter Replacement Water Meter Purchase Project

FY2021 Meter Replacement Water Meter Purchase Project Notice of Public Invitation for Bids No. 40, Miyota Town. Public invitation for bids will be held as follows, in accordance with the provisions of Article 105 of the Miyota Town Financial Regulations (Reiwa 20, Ordinance No. 21). September 17, Reiwa 8 (2006) Miyota Town Mayor Takashi SONOO 1. Bid Target Project: Business Name (Ordering Department): FY2021 Meter Replacement Water Meter Purchase Project (Construction Water Department, Waterworks Management Section) Business Location: Miyota Town Hall, 1794-6 Maze-guchi, Miyota Town Business Overview: - Purchase of water meters for meter replacement - As per attached specifications. Deadline: December 21, Reiwa 8 (2006) 2. Bid Participation Qualification Requirements: - Those who have submitted a competitive bid participation application to Miyota Town and have had it accepted are eligible to participate in the general competitive bid for the above business. - Must have a record of faithfully fulfilling contracts of the same type with national or local governments at least twice in the past two years, with a contract amount of 1 million yen or more. 3. Bid Schedule, etc.: Bidding Procedures, etc. Period/Date, etc. Place/Notes, etc. Design Document Viewing: From September 17, Reiwa 8 (2006) to the Bid Date. - Design documents, etc. can be confirmed from the website. Bid Participation Application Acceptance: From September 17, Reiwa 8 (2006) to October 6, Reiwa 8 (2006) (until 5:15 PM on the last day). - Submitted documents shall be "Miyota Town General Competitive Bid Participation Application Form (Form No. 1)" and a business performance statement (forms from national/prefectural governments or self-company forms are also acceptable). - Submit by mail or hand delivery to the Miyota Town Planning and Finance Division. Design Document Acquisition: From September 17, Reiwa 8 (2006) to the Bid Date. - Design documents, etc. can be confirmed from the website. Question Acceptance for Design Documents, etc.: Until September 30, Reiwa 8 (2006) (until 1:00 PM on the last day). - Download the question form from the town's website. (Describe the content of the question specifically.) - Submit to Miyota Town Planning and Finance Division by email or hand delivery. Question Answer Deadline/Method: By October 2, Reiwa 8 (2006). - Questions regarding these specifications should be submitted by fax or email, and answers will be posted on the website where this business was announced. Bid Opening Date/Time/Place: From 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 8, Reiwa 8 (2006). - Miyota Town Hall, Large Conference Room. Successful Bidder Determination, etc.: The bidder who submitted the lowest bid within the limit of the estimated price will be the successful bidder. Bid Results Publication: Will be published for viewing at the Miyota Town Planning and Finance Division. 4. Bidding Matters: Bid Count: 2 times. If the successful bid cannot be achieved even after the second bid, a discretionary contract will be concluded with the lowest bidder of the second bid in accordance with the provisions of Article 167-2, Paragraph 1, Item 8 of the Local Government Act Enforcement Order. In this case, the number of estimates will be up to 2. When determining the successful bidder, the bid price written on the bid form will be increased by 10% of that amount (if there are fractions of less than 1 yen, the fractions will be rounded down). Therefore, regardless of whether the bidder is a taxable business operator or a tax-exempt business operator for consumption tax, the amount equivalent to 100/110 of the total estimated amount should be written on the bid form. The bid form must include the breakdown (unit price per caliber, etc.) in addition to the bid amount. Bids where the bid amount and the breakdown amount do not match will be invalid. If an agent submits the bid form, a letter of proxy must also be submitted. Low Bid Price Investigation System: Not applicable. Minimum Reserve Price: Not applicable. Bid Security: Exempt. Contract Security: Monetary guarantee of 1/10 of the contract price. Advance Payment: Not applicable. Partial Payment: Not applicable. 5. Other Matters: - Please read the Miyota Town Financial Regulations carefully before participating. 6. Department in Charge (Contact Information): [Regarding Business Details] Postal Code 389-0292, 1794-6 Maze-guchi, Miyota Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Miyota Town Construction Water Department, Waterworks Management Section Tel: 0267-32-3129 (Direct) Fax: 0267-32-3929 Email: jouge-kanri@town.miyota.lg.jp [Regarding Bid Participation] Postal Code 389-0292, 1794-6 Maze-guchi, Miyota Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Miyota Town Planning and Finance Department, Finance Section Tel: 0267-32-3112 (Direct) Fax: 0267-32-3929 Email: zaisei@town.miyota.lg.jp Attached Sheet: Water Meter Specifications This specification defines the standards, etc. for water meters to be purchased by Miyota Town (hereinafter referred to as "meters"). 1. Applicable Laws and Standards: Meters manufactured and supplied by the supplier must comply with the following laws, other relevant laws, and applicable standards, etc. ① Measurement Act, Measurement Act Enforcement Order, and Regulations on Verification and Inspection of Measuring Instruments. ② Waterworks Act and Waterworks Act Enforcement Order. ③ Japanese Industrial Standards and their referenced standards: JIS B8570-1 Water meters and hot water meters Part 1: General specifications. JIS B7554 Electromagnetic flowmeters. ④ Other relevant laws. *The definitions of terms used in these specifications shall be in accordance with the following Japanese Industrial Standards and their referenced standards: JIS B 8570-2 (Water meters and hot water meters Part 2: Specifications for measuring instruments). 2. Meter Caliber, Type, Measuring Characteristics, and Structure, etc.: (1) Structure/Dimensions: Reference Caliber (mm) Type Display Form Dimensions/Material Measuring Characteristics Overall Length (mm) Pipe Connection (Threaded type: outer diameter x thread count) Case Material Q3R (Q3/Q1) 13 Tangential flow impeller type Analog/Digital combined display or LCD digital display 100 Threaded 26.4 x 14 Lead-free copper alloy 2.5 100 20 Analog/Digital combined display or LCD digital display 190 33.2 x 11 Lead-free copper alloy 4 100 25 Analog/Digital combined display or LCD digital display 225 41.9 x 11 Lead-free copper alloy 6.3 100 30 Analog/Digital combined display 230 47.8 x 11 Lead-free copper alloy 10 100 Vertical tangential flow LCD digital display 100 40 Analog/Digital combined display 245 59.6 x 11 Lead-free copper alloy 10 100 Vertical axial flow impeller type Analog/Digital combined display or LCD digital display 16 100 50 Analog/Digital combined display or LCD digital display 75.2 x 11 Lead-free copper alloy 16 100 Analog/Digital combined display or LCD digital display 560 Flange type Various types Ductile cast iron or unified lead-free copper alloy 40 100 *Reference Caliber: For display types of 13 mm to 50 mm, "Analog/Digital combined display" refers to a dry water meter, and "LCD digital display" refers to an electronic water meter. (2) Material: ① The material of parts used in each part of the meter shall have sufficient strength and durability for normal use and comply with the leaching standards of the "Standards for Structure and Materials of Water Supply Facilities" stipulated in "1. Applicable Laws and Standards." ② Copper alloy meters shall be made of lead-free copper alloy material of grade "B" or "E" with strength, durability, and corrosion resistance equivalent to or higher than JIS H 5120 CAC406. (3) Painting: ① Meters made of lead-free copper alloy shall be unpainted. ② Meters and short pipes made of cast iron shall be painted with "epoxy resin powder coating" or "epoxy resin paint." (4) Display: Meters shall clearly display the following items on the case, dial, nameplate, or lid in a non-erasable manner. ① Measuring unit ② Value of Q3 ③ Value of Q3/Q1 (R) ④ Manufacturer's name or registered trademark or notification symbol ⑤ Manufacturing year (can be substituted with the year of type approval display) ⑥ Manufacturing number (meter number in ⑩ is also acceptable) ⑦ Installation orientation ⑧ Type approval mark ⑨ Flow direction (on both sides of the meter body) (Maximum allowable working pressure value (exceeding 1 MPa)) ⑩ Meter number (stamped in two places: on the lid surface and where visible from above when the lid is opened). (5) Display Digits: ① For 13-25 mm, the m³ digits shall be 4 digits; for 30-40 mm, 5 digits; and for 50 mm, 6 digits. ② For electronic water meters, the output telegram and remote display unit shall have 4 m³ digits for 13-40 mm and 5 m³ digits for 50 mm, as before. 4. Repair: ① For repairs, use a nozzle diameter of 11 mm for cases from 1995 (casting year 95) onwards. ② Even for cases from 1995 onwards, if corrosion prevents passing the inspection, the business entity may provide replacement cases to the manufacturer. 5. Delivery: (1) Delivery Location and Deadline: Meters shall be delivered to the location designated by Miyota Town, and the delivery deadline is December 21, Reiwa 8 (2006). (2) Packaging: Unless otherwise specified by Miyota Town, packaging shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's standard packaging methods. (3) Gaskets: Gaskets shall be packed together in the shipping box. 6. Delivery Inspection: (1) Inspection Location: Delivery inspection shall be conducted at the delivery location. (2) Inspection Content: ① Confirmation of delivery quantity. ② Confirmation of conformity certificate or verification mark. ③ Visual and shape inspection. 7. Remarks: ◆ Regarding "2. Meter Caliber, Type, Measuring Characteristics, and Structure, etc.", (4) Display, ⑩ Meter Number notation, the following is specified. Manufacturing Year (last 2 digits of Western calendar) - Serial Number (Example for 2026: 26-13001) The serial number shall be assigned starting from the number indicated in the following table for each meter type. Meter Type Starting Number Caliber (mm) Format Q3 Remarks 13 Direct reading (dry type) 2.5 Short 13177 ~ 13900 20 Direct reading (dry type) 4 20123 ~ 20622 25 Direct reading (dry type) 6.3 25010 ~ 25015 30 Direct reading (dry type) 10 30003 ~ 30007 40 Direct reading (dry type) 10 40002 ~ 40003 50 Direct reading (dry type) 16 50002 ~ 50002 13 Electronic type 2.5 With counter, short 13904 ~ 13923 20 Electronic type 4 With counter 20908 ~ 20909 25 Electronic type 6.3 With counter 25904 ~ 25909 ◆ Electronic water meters shall be equipped with a remote counter. 8. Warranty: If a malfunction occurs within 1 year after delivery due to reasons attributable to the supplier, the supplier shall be responsible. Furthermore, if an abnormality occurs before the expiration of the verification period, the cause will be investigated, reported, and if the cause is attributable to the supplier, countermeasures will be promptly taken. 9. Interpretation of Doubts: Matters not stipulated in these specifications or doubts arising in the interpretation of these specifications shall be determined through consultation between Miyota Town and the supplier. [Reference] 1. Contracted Goods Details: Type Caliber Remarks Estimated Purchase Quantity Direct reading (dry type) 13mm Short 724 units Direct reading (dry type) 20mm 500 units Direct reading (dry type) 25mm 6 units Direct reading (dry type) 30mm 5 units Direct reading (dry type) 40mm 2 units Direct reading (dry type) 50mm 1 unit Electronic type 13mm With counter, short 20 units Electronic type 20mm With counter 2 units Electronic type 25mm With counter 6 units 2. Meter Number Notation: Regardless of caliber or type, each meter to be purchased shall be engraved with a meter number consisting of the fiscal year and a serial number. For electronic remote meters, the counter part shall also be engraved. The location of engraving shall be determined in consultation with the town, depending on the meter's material and shape. Example) 3. Notes: The bid form must include the breakdown (unit price per caliber, etc.) in addition to the bid amount. 26-13001 Water Meter Lid Surface m³ Water Meter Body Business Performance Statement: Fill in the contractor (party), project name (content), amount (yen), contract period, and performance for the two most recent fiscal years.