When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $2,140,980. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Midland. The work is located in Midland, Texas, United States.

Direct Cellular Advanced Metering Infrastructure Water Meters, Endpoints, Integration, and Support (Due October 28, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Midland, Texas, United StatesPosted: October 14, 2026Deadline: October 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Midland is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a direct cellular advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution, including water meters, endpoints, integration with existing systems, and ongoing support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of demonstrated experience providing direct cellular water AMI solutions in the United States
Must provide at least three comparable utility references using the proposed meter, endpoint, head-end, and cellular architecture
Must have at least one reference with 25,000 or more endpoints
Must have at least one reference including below-grade pits or conditions comparable to Midland
Must provide a model- and size-specific retrofit compatibility matrix for the City’s Neptune T-10 meter base
Must accept responsibility for a production interface that delivers all required data, events, and device status to SmartWorks Compass/MeterSense
Must carry worker’s compensation insurance
Must provide properly executed bonds and insurance as required within the contract documents within 21 days of the transmittal letter
Must comply with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908 and Texas Local Government Code Section 176.006

BUDGET

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$2,140,980

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Pre-Response Conference: October 21st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: October 23rd, 2026

Response Due Date: October 28th, 2026

Anticipated Award: January 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 23, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City of Midland

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Midland, Texas, is requesting proposals for a phased migration from its existing fixed-radio AMI system to a direct cellular AMI water metering solution. The scope includes the supply of meters and endpoints, cellular connectivity, hosted head-end software, and integration with existing enterprise systems including SmartWorks Compass, NorthStar, and Neptune 360. The initial contract term is three years, with two optional one-year renewals. The project will begin with a pilot phase of approximately 500 meters before broader deployment.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $2,140,980. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Midland. The work is located in Midland, Texas, United States.

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