Site work for a water / sewer project in Conway, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Conway, South Carolina is inviting proposals from qualified vendors for the installation and implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. The scope will include the selection and implementation of a Fixed Based System that will work effectively with the City of Conway's personnel and existing water infrastructure. Questions regarding this project will be accepted until Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Submit written questions to Amanda Hooper at: Fax # (843)397-2883, e-mail procurement@conwaysc.gov All proposals shall be sealed and list the title of the current bid. Public Utilities AMI System Physical Address: City of Conway c/o Amanda Hooper 2940 Jerry Barnhill Blvd. Conway SC 29527 The meter reading data collection infrastructure and/or cellular network shall be designed, provided, and installed within The City of Conway's service area. The infrastructure and/or cellular network shall provide complete coverage for all accounts within the service area for the City of Conway, both inside and outside of the City limits. Providers shall ensure new meter installation or existing meter conversion is being read and data is being collected. After all of the reading infrastructure is installed, the City shall begin the process of phasing out all failed meters and/or endpoints not covered under warranty as well as installing all new meter base/tap settings. Meters and endpoints shall also be required for the City's staff to install as normal reading and associated meter/endpoint maintenance are being conducted. Also, any new taps added to the City's service during this project shall require a new meter and reading equipment installation. Additional information is provided in other areas of these specifications. The City presently uses Badger M25 RTR, M70 RTR, E-Series Gen 1 & 2, Master Meter Sonata, E-Linx, Octaves, Sensus iPERL, Neptune Mach 10 & T10. The city estimates that there are just over 22,000 water meters within the City of Conway's service area. Meter Specifications (if applicable): - Provide detail specifications of the meter being offered - Provide installation requirements as it relates to the City's current meter program - Include meter reading software required - Include warranty information - Provide technology forecast - Provide advantages of meter being offered. Any and all meters replaced within the scope of this project: 1. Shall meet or exceed ANSI/AWWA Standard C700, C710, and/or C713 (for accuracy and pressure loss) 2. Shall comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Annex F and G compliant and tested to AWWA standards 3. Must be able to be visually read at all times (for residential meters) 4. Zero Low lead construction 5. Meters may have a brass body with mechanical register and have a visual leak indicator or all electronic, programmable and hermetically sealed with a tempered glass cover. 6. Mechanical registers, brass and/or composite meters must have a 20-year life cycle and the appropriate warranty as well 7. If meter is not brass construction, material must be approved by the City and meet all AWWA standards. 8. Electronic register must have a 20-year life cycle and 20-year battery life guarantee. If unable to provide 20-year life cycle and 20-year battery life guarantee. Clearly state in proposal, life cycle and battery life guarantee. 9. Electronic registers must have monitoring alarms such as leak detection, reverse flow, empty pipe, tampering and a battery life but not limited to these listed. 10. A twenty (20) year battery life warranty shall be provided on each endpoint. If unable to provide 20 year battery life warranty. Clearly state in proposal, battery life warranty. 11. Must be approved and meet all the City's specifications and standard details. 12. Describe the cross compatibility of the radio with existing meter types. Provide list of compatible manufactures. 13. Provide list of available options for MRTU with respect to the number of ports for single and multi-meter installations. 14. Provide number of daily transmissions sent by the MRTU's 15. Provide the frequency of readings collected by the MRTU's. 16. Provide information on the MRTU's capabilities of transmitting data through metal and/or polymer meter box lids. 17. Describe the ability of MRTU's to be used for AMI systems. If units are crosscompatible, describe the process for converting from AMI and vice-versa. 18. Provide information on the ability of MRTU to operate without malfunction in various pit conditions, including submerged in a wet pit. 19. Provide information regarding the FCC approval of MRTU's including which FCC part(s) the MRTUs have been approved under 20. Provide information on battery life on MRTUs (if applicable) 21. Include the warranties and/or guarantee policy with respect to each item of proposed equipment. Provide a procedure for submitting warranty claims. 22. Provide Certification File in .csv format with test accuracy information for each meter shipment.