Public Utilities Water AMI System – RFP

The City of Conway, South Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the installation and implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System for its public utilities water system. The system should be a fixed-base network system that can continually receive, store, and communicate data to and from meters within the city's service area. Key requirements of the proposal include: 1. **Design and installation**: The vendor should design and install a complete AMI system, including meters, endpoints, and communication infrastructure, to provide 100% coverage of the city's service area. 2. **Meter specifications**: The meters should meet or exceed ANSI/AWWA standards for accuracy and pressure loss, and comply with NSF/ANSI standards for lead-free construction. 3. **Communication system**: The system should be able to transmit data in real-time, with a minimum of 120 days of hourly data storage, and be capable of providing on-demand reads. 4. **Warranty and maintenance**: The vendor should provide a minimum of a 20-year warranty on meters and endpoints, and a 1-year warranty on all AMI components. 5. **Training and support**: The vendor should provide training and support to city personnel on the use and maintenance of the AMI system. 6. **Data collection and reporting**: The system should be able to collect and report data on meter readings, consumption, leaks, and other events, and provide GPS coordinates and meter grouping capabilities. 7. **Network design**: The vendor should provide a certified network design, including a propagation study, to ensure that the system can provide 100% coverage of the city's service area. 8. **Drive-by functionality**: The system should be capable of migration from a mobile to fixed-base AMI, and allow data collection to operate together seamlessly in a mixed system. The proposal should include detailed specifications of the meter and communication system, as well as information on the vendor's experience and qualifications, and a guaranteed timeline for delivery and installation. **Timeline**: * Proposals are due on February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. * A mandatory meeting will be held to discuss the proposal and provide additional information to vendors. **Contact**: * Proposals should be submitted to Amanda Hooper, Procurement Officer, City of Conway, PO Drawer 1075, Conway, SC 29528. * Questions and requests for information should be directed to Amanda Hooper at (843) 397-2539 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).