SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · CITY OF FRASER
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The City of Fraser seeks proposals for a Water Meter Replacement Program including AMI, AMR, data management, and communication solutions for approximately 6,927 meters. Proposals due April 10, 2026.
The City of Fraser operates and maintains municipal water utility infrastructure and is evaluating options for its water meter system. Proposers are encouraged to recommend solutions based on best practices and proven performance in comparable municipal environments. The City seeks innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that may include, but are not limited to: • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). • Automated Meter Reading (AMR). •Meter data management and analytics. •Communication networks and related software. The City of Fraser provides water services to approximately 6,927 metered connections. The existing system includes Neptune and Ferguson type water meters. The existing water meters are located inside basements of residential homes, some located in crawl spaces, and in commercial and industrial buildings. The City utilizes BS&A software for billing. The following is a list of the estimated meter quantities per size that exist within the city. • 5/8” x 3/4” Meters – 4,375 •1” Meters – 2,136 •1 1/2” Meters – 219 •2” Meters – 165 •3” Meters – 21 •4” Meters – 9 •6” Meters – 1 •8” Meters – 1 Some of the water meters are located in meter pits and would require expansion connectors. The following is the number of meters in pits per size. • 6 of the 5/8” meters are in pits requiring expansion connectors. • 1 of the 1” meters is in a pit requiring expansion connectors. • 1 location has a large meter pit with 5 large meters, 4” and larger, within the pit. Information included in the above section regarding water meter counts is based on records and may vary. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1044202.C18115776 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/07/2026 03:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Written proposals shall be submitted by the stated deadline, in the format described below. A. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the face the envelope “Fraser Water Meter Program”. Proposals must be received no later than Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. One (1) hard copy and one digital copy of the proposal must be submitted. Late proposals will not be considered. All proposals shall be delivered to the following address: City of Fraser Attn. City Clerk 33000 Garfield Road Fraser, MI 48026 Phone: (586) 293-3100 B. Proposals should be prepared in a simple, straight forward manner describing the firm’s capabilities of meeting the requirements listed in this request. All documentation submitted in the response to this RFP shall become the property of the City of Fraser and be a matter of public record available for review. Each proposal submission shall include, at a minimum: •Executive Summary • Proposed Technical Solution • Program Approach and Phasing Plan • Cost Proposal and Pricing Structure • Vendor Qualifications and References **Owner Organization**: City of Fraser **Solicitation Number**: 0190-0542 **Reference Number**: 0000417560
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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