AMI-ENDPOINTS

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide an Automated Water Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution. The procurement is a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for AMI, Meter Data Management (MDM) Systems, Meters, and Meter Installation. The City's objectives are to automate the meter reading process with remote shut off capabilities, enable improved customer service, recapture lost revenue, and support future growth. The RFQ outlines the City's current meter inventory, performance criteria, and requirements for meters, endpoints, AMI equipment, MDMS, and a customer engagement portal. Proposals are due by June 20, 2024 at 11:30am EST, and the City may award multiple contracts to different vendors. Vendors must provide detailed cost information for the various components of the solution, including any required infrastructure, software, maintenance, and annual fees.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and the contract term is for an initial 2.5 years with two 2-year renewal options. The selected vendor(s) will need to comply with the City's insurance, indemnification, and immigration verification requirements. The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or existing infrastructure is not detailed in the provided information, and the possible award values or budget ranges are not disclosed.