SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · CITY OF LOVELAND
AI Summary
City of Loveland seeks proposals for a radio frequency fixed network Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to modernize water metering, including RF endpoints, communication network, and software integration. Installation of meters is separate.
The City plans to implement a radio frequency (RF) fixed network Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to modernize its water metering and data collection processes. The selected Contractor will provide a fully integrated solution including RF-enabled endpoints, a fixed RF communication network, integration into an existing Meter Data Management System (MDMS), and integration with existing utility systems software. The installation of endpoints and/or meters will be solicited separately. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1245.C13819276 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 03/31/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: City of Loveland - Utilities **Solicitation Number**: 2026-004 **Reference Number**: 0000417105 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Exhibit A Missing On Page 16 it says "Services. The Contractor shall perform the services set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Services”)." the Only problem is Exhibit A is blank and only says Click here to enter text. Can you guys provide a complete Exhibit A please? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/17/2026 07:27 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Request Meter location listing Can the City provide a list of meter locations in Excel format as well as a list of City-owned infrastructure locations. This is needed in order to conduct a propagation analysis. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/19/2026 11:51 AM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Fixed Network Will the city consider proposals for a Cellular based AMI system? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 11:01 AM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Propagation Study Data Request Can the city please provide location data for the meters? This information will allow for us to run the most accurate propagation study. GIS data, Address list, or GPS Coordinates preferred if possible. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 03:04 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Network Preference In the RFP it states that the city is interested in a licenses RF network, but are open to unlicensed networks. Does the city share any interest in a cellular first solution? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 03:07 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Collector Locations Can the utility provide a list of utility asset locations (Address, GPS, or GIS data preferred)? Would the city agree to the use of utility asset locations to install data collectors? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 03:08 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Use of Repeaters In the RFP, it states that they city has a max allowed limit of 5 collectors deployed. Will the city allow for the use of repeaters to be deployed in areas where a collector has trouble reaching a meter? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 03:11 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Schedule of Events In the tentative schedule of events, it says award is made on April 3. Assuming this is a typo, when is the award actually made? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/24/2026 07:41 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Procurement Requirements Are you required to receive more than one response to award the project? If so, the specifications rule out all but one manufacturer/vendor. Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 03/24/2026 07:45 PM EDT 04/06/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Propagation Study Do you have a full system list of account addresses in excel format or shape file that can be provided? This is needed for the propagation study. Also, are these endpoints currently installed inside or in pit applications. If there is a mix, what is the percentage of inside vs pit? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/25/2026 09:02 AM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: RFP Specific Questions 1. Can Supplemental Attachments (Product Data Sheets, Warranty Statements, etc.) be attached in an Appendix of the Proposal without counting towards the 30-page limit? If the City would not like these attachments in the Appendix of the Proposal, would the City allow supplemental attachment to be attached in a separate packet or individual attachments? 2. Can you clarify what/if bonds will be required for the scope of this project? 3. Will the City be providing the Pricing Excel Spreadsheet template or would they like the proposer to create one? 4. Who is the Bill Print vendor? 5. Is the GIS ESRI? Please confirm? 6. Will the AMI system need to integrate with SmartWorks MDM system? Or will the City allow AMI vendors to propose their preferred MDM system? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/25/2026 03:08 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Basestation Installation Questions 1. How far is the nearest available electric source at each location? 2. Is trenching required for electrical sourcing? 3. The study mentioned a proposed pole, is the utility installing or asking selected contractor to install? 4. Are you planning on using cellular modems? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/25/2026 03:10 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Customer Portal Specific Questions 1. Does the City deploy an outage management system for water or electric services, or both? If yes, please identify the vendor system(s). 2. Will the City want to integrate its outage management system with SpryEngage, whereby SpryEngage will act as a single customer-facing engagement portal for service interruption notification? Or will the City want to keep the customer notification in its current outage management system? The best practice is to limit the number of customer facing portals to reduce confusion and to simplify access to customer information. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 01:53 PM EDT 03/26/2026 02:19 PM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: Expected first delivery product quantity What are the product quantity expectations and requirements for the initial product delivery? Answer: Answered in Addendum 2 03/27/2026 11:53 AM EDT 03/31/2026 03:20 PM EDT
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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