Water Meter Replacement with an Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) System, Purchase of Water Meters and AMI System

The City of Prescott, Arizona, solicits interest from qualified persons or vendors to provide Water Meter Replacement with an Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) System, purchase of water meters and AMI System. The purchase of meters and AMI items will be budgeted over a five-year period. The City will conduct a meter replacement program with the installation of an AMI system, replacing all meters with equivalent sized Badger Recordall Meters and Automated Meter Infrastructure HR-E register along with an Endpoint that has the capability to communicate through the common cell phone system and integrate with the existing Munis billing software. The contract resulting from this request shall commence once fully executed until June 30, 2029. The key aspects of this contract include the replacement of water meters, the installation of an AMI system, and the integration with the existing billing software. The City is looking for a vendor that can provide a comprehensive solution that meets their needs and provides value for money. Some of the key features of the AMI system include: • Cellular network as part of the base proposal without additional fees • Free or paid customer engagement web portal and smartphone application • Top of the hour time-synchronized readings across the entire system with at least an update every 15 minutes • Endpoint compatibility with flow restriction valves • Two-way communication between the Endpoint and the Head End System • Ability to detect probable leaks and/or continuous usage • Ability to identify meters with no use for a period of over 30 days • Support for multiple users and customizable dashboards The City is looking for a vendor that can provide a solution that meets these requirements and provides value for money.