Opportunity
Soledad Planet bids #145105
City of Soledad seeks turnkey Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system solution, including 3,500 smart water meters and integration services.
Posted
August 15, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
145105
NAICS
541512, 541513
The City of Soledad Public Works Department is seeking proposals for a turnkey Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to modernize its water metering and billing operations. - Project Scope: - Replacement of approximately 3,500 existing water meters with smart meters - Implementation of an AMI communications network - Integration with the City's Customer Information System (CIS) and billing software - Deployment of web portals for both City staff and customers - Comprehensive services including evaluation, recommendation, installation, integration, configuration, testing, commissioning, staff training, and ongoing support - Requirements: - Technology-agnostic approach; no predetermined OEMs or proprietary systems - Solutions must be scalable, interoperable, and minimize reliance on proprietary technologies - Compliance with federal WaterSMART grant requirements, including labor standards and reporting - Proposer responsible for full project delivery and management of subcontractors/suppliers - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; innovative solutions are encouraged - Warranty and support services required - Project must comply with all federal, state, and local laws - Funding: - Partially funded by a federal WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Description
The City of Soledad is soliciting proposals for a turnkey Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system project. The scope includes evaluation, recommendation, furnishing, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and support of the AMI system, including replacement of approximately 3,500 water meters with smart metering technology, implementation of an AMI communications network, integration with the City's existing Customer Information System and billing software, deployment of a City and customer web portal, staff training, and warranty services. The project is partially funded by a federal grant and requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The selected proposer will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project and ensuring a fully operational AMI solution.