NOIS_#NMBW-2026-03_-_Smartflow_Ecosystem.pdf

CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT

NOIS #NMBW-2026-03

GUARANTEED ENERGY, WATER, AND WASTEWATER

PERFORMANCE SAVINGS CONTRACTING SERVICES - SMARTFLOW

ECOSYSTEM

This Notice of Intent to Solicit (NOIS) is issued on behalf of the City of North Miami Beach Water & Wastewater Department to notify interested, qualified firms or consortia of the City’s intent to release a competitive solicitation for Guaranteed Energy, Water, and Wastewater Performance Savings Contracting Services.

The anticipated solicitation will seek proposals for a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for the implementation of the SmartFlow Ecosystem—a fully automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled utility management system supporting water, wastewater, and municipal facilities operations, performance optimization, and measurable savings.

This initiative will be delivered as a performance-based contract in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 489.145 and §287.055 (Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act, CCNA).

Ardurra Group, Inc. serves as the City’s Owner’s Representative for the Smart Utility Performance Contract initiative. Ardurra’s role is strictly limited to providing independent oversight, advisory, and technical review services on behalf of the City. Ardurra is not eligible to perform, participate in, or subcontract any portion of the Performance Contractor’s work resulting from this solicitation.

ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCOPE

The SmartFlow Ecosystem will deliver a fully automated, scalable, and resilient utility management solution through a single Energy Services Company (ESCO), including guaranteed savings, real-time water quality monitoring, failure prediction, and data-driven capital planning.

Anticipated scope of services includes, at minimum:

• 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)

• Twenty (20) Year Performance Contract (ongoing performance assurance, monitoring, and reporting)

This NOIS is for informational purposes only. The City’s formal solicitation will be issued through the City’s official procurement channels, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring those postings for updates and addenda. All communications regarding this prospective procurement must be directed to the Procurement Office; unauthorized contact with City officials, staff, or evaluation committee members outside the established process may result in disqualification once the solicitation is issued. The City reserves the right to modify the scope or schedule, or cancel the procurement, as determined to be in the City’s best interest.

Procurement Management Department

Email: Bids@citynmb.com

Phone: 305-948-2946

Website: https://www.citynmb.com/212/Procurement mailto:Bids@citynmb.com https://www.citynmb.com/212/Procurement