Bid guide
How to bid on water meters for the City of Gould
What the City is buying
The City of Gould is seeking one supplier to furnish and deliver 360 Diehl HYDRUS ultrasonic water meters and compatible cellular radio units for its water distribution system. Delivery is to City Hall in Gould, Arkansas; installation is not part of this solicitation.
This RFP may suit suppliers that can provide the specified equipment as a single supplier and have at least five years of demonstrated experience supplying similar equipment.
Deadline and delivery
Proposals are due Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Gould City Hall, 301 North Gould Ave, Gould, AR 71643. The listing also shows 5:00 p.m. ET; the notice itself states 4:00 p.m. Treat the notice's stated submission time as the deadline and confirm any uncertainty with the issuing contact.
The notice says late proposals may be deemed nonresponsive and excluded from consideration. No pre-proposal conference will be held.
How to get the RFP documents
Use the “View original source” option to open the public notice on Arkansas Online and review its text and scanned page. The notice says complete RFP documents, technical specifications, and additional project information are available from Issuing Office Team Leader James Dreher at 501-224-1000 or [email protected].
Review the full RFP documents before preparing a response. They contain the requirements, terms, conditions, and specifications for the proposal.
How to submit your proposal
Deliver one original and one electronic copy on a flash drive in a sealed envelope to City of Gould City Hall, 301 North Gould Ave, Gould, AR 71643. Mark the outside plainly: “RFP# 24RU40001- Contract C - Meters”.
Plan for delivery before the stated 4:00 p.m. deadline. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
Prepare a clear, complete response
Use the RFP’s specifications and submission requirements as a checklist. Clearly identify the proposed Diehl HYDRUS meters and compatible cellular radio units, and show how your offer covers the full quantity and delivery to City Hall.
Address the five-year relevant-experience requirement with concise evidence of similar equipment supply work. Check that the original and flash-drive copy are complete, consistent, sealed, and labeled as instructed before delivery.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Gould; the original posting controls.