RFP-2018-0395_PUR-F-216_Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the City of Casselberry's Finance Department/Procurement Division in Florida, dated October 18, 2018, for RFP-2018-0395 regarding a Feasibility Study for a Smart Meter Replacement Program. The City intends to award the contract to Execrgy Corporation, pending final approval by the City Commission. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the potential implementation of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology, with the goal of optimizing meter reading, customer service, and water-use efficiency efforts.

The notice emphasizes that this intent to award does not constitute a formal agreement, and the successful bidder will not acquire legal rights until a final agreement is approved and executed by the City. The document outlines the City's discretion to revoke the award if the apparent successful bidder fails to accept, negotiate, or execute the agreement, with the option to proceed to the next lowest, responsible bidder. The procurement process allows for potential protests to be filed within specific timeframes, providing a mechanism for other bidders to challenge the award if they believe they are the rightful awardee.