Description
The City of Cincinnati is seeking a comprehensive Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution, including meters, associated AMI system technology, and installation services. The solution should enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiencies, and provide access to interval usage data via a customer portal. The City prefers a hosted, software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based AMI headend solution and is open to different network and maintenance solutions. The project will involve replacing all small and medium-sized meters and installing endpoints on larger meters. The City requires a minimum 20-year warranty for meters, networks, and endpoints, and prefers a maximum lead time of 12 weeks for all hardware and equipment.
Key features of the project include:
* Replacement of small and medium-sized meters (5/8”-3”)
* Installation of endpoints on larger meters (4”+)
* Provision of a customer portal for interval usage data
* Improvement of operational efficiencies, including reduction of truck rolls and estimated bills
* Compliance with the City's existing IT systems, including Oracle's Customer Cloud Service (CCS)
* Compatibility with the City's existing billing and customer information systems
* Provision of a detailed project schedule and timeline
* Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Ohio Public Records Laws