PW-1225 advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system upgrades

The City of Framingham in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #PW-1225, which focuses on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System upgrades for water meter technologies. The primary scope of work involves replacing water meter radio devices to modernize the current water meter reading system and includes supplemental water meter replacements as needed. Interested vendors must submit their sealed bids by October 29, 2025, following the specifications outlined in the procurement document. The project aims to enhance municipal water infrastructure monitoring capabilities through technological upgrades that improve meter reading accuracy and efficiency. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation to understand the technical requirements, submission protocols, and specific performance expectations for the AMI system upgrades.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, potential bidders should anticipate standard municipal procurement guidelines that may include local or regional vendor preferences. The procurement appears to be focused on replacing existing water meter infrastructure, which suggests compatibility with current systems will be a critical evaluation criterion. Although the exact budget range is not specified, municipal infrastructure upgrade projects of this nature typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on the scale of meter replacements and technological complexity. Vendors with demonstrated experience in municipal water meter infrastructure, advanced metering technologies, and radio-based meter reading systems will likely be most competitive. Interested contractors should prepare comprehensive technical proposals that detail their approach to system integration, implementation timeline, and long-term support capabilities.