Opportunity
Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #RFP-26-09
Town of Amherst Water Metering Upgrade: AMI/AMR System Procurement
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
RFP-26-09
NAICS
333911, 541330, 238290
The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, is launching a competitive procurement for water metering upgrades using Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems. - Government Buyer: - Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia - Project Scope: - Supply, delivery, and support for a phased implementation of a town-wide AMI or AMR system - Replacement of existing water meters with new ultrasonic metering technology - Products/Services Requested: - Ultrasonic water meters (no specific part numbers or brands listed) - AMI/AMR system components and integration - Support services for installation and implementation - Unique Requirements: - Phased rollout as part of a multi-year capital program - Fully integrated solution for all municipal water accounts - Open and competitive solicitation; no OEMs or vendors specified - Contract Details: - Initial contract duration is 60 days - Opportunity classified under public utilities and water resource management services - OEMs: - No specific OEMs mentioned; opportunity open to all qualified manufacturers
Description
The Town of Amherst is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to supply, deliver, and support the phased implementation of a town-wide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system. This includes the replacement of existing water meters with new ultrasonic metering technology. The initiative is the first phase of a multi-year capital program aimed at transitioning all municipal water accounts to a fully integrated AMI or AMR system over the next five years. The contract duration is expected to be 60 days.