NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT: Guaranteed Energy, Water, and Wastewater Performance Savings Contracting Services - Smartflow Ecosystem

The City of North Miami Beach Water & Wastewater Department is seeking a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for the implementation of the SmartFlow Ecosystem, a fully automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled utility management system. The system will support water, wastewater, and municipal facilities operations, performance optimization, and measurable savings. The scope of services includes system architecture, comprehensive dashboard and application, deep reinforcement learning integration, cybersecurity, guaranteed savings metrics, implementation timeline, budget and financial model, investment grade audit, and third-party certified auditor. The contract will be delivered as a performance-based contract with a twenty-year performance contract. Key aspects of the project include: • System Architecture (end-to-end design and integration) • Comprehensive SmartFlow Dashboard and Application (user interface, analytics, reporting, and operational controls) • Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) Integration (AI-enabled optimization and predictive operations) • Cybersecurity (governance, monitoring, risk mitigation, and compliance safeguards) • Guaranteed Savings Metrics (measurement, verification, and reporting framework) • Implementation Timeline (phasing, milestones, training, and go-live support) • Budget and Financial Model (cost structure, financing approach, and affordability) • Investment Grade Audit (IGA) (baseline establishment, project identification, and savings validation) • Third-Party Certified Auditor (independent validation of performance and savings)