The city of Leander has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the implementation of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system and related products, software and services.
According to the RFP, Leander “has an estimated population of 90,000 and over 30,000 water meters, with a future build-out population of about 225,000.”
The request lists six required system elements to be addressed: customer and utility portals, metrology, data management and analytics, network communications, system integration and implementation, and sustainable operations.
Regarding hardware, the city is requesting “meter interface units (MIUs) capable of encoding, storing and transmitting meter reading and other data,” AMI-compatible registers capable of being retrofitted to existing Neptune meters, remote connect/disconnect devices and lids for external meter boxes.
The city requires a dedicated network for collecting and transporting meter readings to a hosted Head End System (HES)/Meter Data Management System (MDMS), a customer web portal, a utility portal and data integration between the proposed solution software components and the city’s Incode ERP.
Employee training in MIU installation, operation and maintenance has also been requested.
More detailed information about RFP No. CIPS24-009, including all submission requirements and requests, can be found online. A virtual pre-submittal meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30. The deadline for question submissions is 5 p.m. Feb. 13. The deadline for proposals is 2 p.m. Feb. 29. Kelly Wenzel is the point of contact for this RFP.
Leander to Implement New Water Utility Metering System
The Austin-area city has more than 30,000 water meters and has seen rapid population growth in recent years.
