When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $2,500,000 – $5,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Punta Gorda. The work is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, United States.

City of Punta Gorda AMI Replacement RFP (Due October 26, 2026)

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Environmental, Water & Energy

Punta Gorda, Florida, United StatesPosted: September 25, 2026Deadline: October 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Punta Gorda is seeking proposals for a turnkey advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) water utilities system, including the replacement of meters, registers, and endpoints for meters 2 inches and smaller, and endpoint replacement or connection for meters 2 to 8 inches.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least four references from utility customers where comparable AMI systems have been fully implemented and operational for at least two calendar years
Referenced AMI systems must have at least 10,000 AMI meters
AMI system must demonstrate a minimum system uptime of 98 percent
Must provide a demonstration installation of 500 meters throughout the City’s distribution system
Must provide a worksite traffic supervisor with current FDOT-recognized certification for advanced training for maintenance of traffic
Must maintain cyber liability insurance with the City added as an additional named insured
Must provide a managed hosting service with better than 99.9 percent uptime
Must provide a 10-year warranty for hardware, including batteries
Must be able to integrate with CentralSquare Naviline ERP software via API

BUDGET

Estimate

$2,500,000 – $5,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

120 months

TIMELINE

Protest deadline: September 30th, 2026

Non-Mandatory Pre-submittal Conference: October 6th, 2026

Inquiry and Clarification Request deadline: October 19th, 2026

Submittal due date: October 26th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Punta Gorda

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Punta Gorda is soliciting proposals for a turnkey advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) water utilities system. The project involves the replacement of all meters, registers, and endpoints for meters 2 inches and smaller, and the replacement of endpoints or connection of existing meters to the proposed data management system for meters 2 inches through 8 inches. The system must integrate with the City's existing CentralSquare Naviline ERP software. The initial contract term is ten years, with two five-year renewal options. The scope includes material procurement, installation, activation, software, communication systems, and ongoing support services.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $2,500,000 – $5,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Punta Gorda. The work is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, United States.

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