When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.

It was issued by City of Nanaimo. The work is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Water utility consulting firm with expertise in meter replacement and modernization strategies. Experience evaluating radio, mobile-read, and advanced metering infrastructure technologies. Knowledge of utility billing systems, customer portals, leak detection, and data management. Demonstrated ability to conduct lifecycle cost, risk, and service-impact analyses. Experience supporting multi-brand meter environments and future technology upgrades.

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Environmental, Water & Energy

Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaPosted: September 26, 2026Deadline: November 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

Professional consulting services are sought to develop a long-term water meter replacement and modernization strategy. The work will evaluate technology compatibility, lifecycle considerations, billing improvements, leak detection, customer service, and future program requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Bidding System Vendor Account and be registered as a Plan Taker
Must provide insurance as identified in the RFSOQ
Must hold a valid City of Nanaimo or Inter-community business license
Must provide a WorkSafe BC Clearance Letter
Must have experience developing water meter replacement, asset management, and lifecycle renewal strategies
Must have experience evaluating and implementing water metering technologies (AMR/AMI)
Must have experience preparing business cases and financial assessments for municipal water infrastructure
Must be able to provide three contracts of similar or greater magnitude completed within the past five years

TIMELINE

September 25th, 2026: Date Issued

October 27th, 2026: Deadline for questions and clarifications

November 3rd, 2026: Closing Date and Time at 3:00 pm

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 27, 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Nanaimo

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking professional consulting services to develop a long-term water meter replacement and modernization strategy. The strategy should identify opportunities to improve data collection, leak detection, customer service, and billing efficiency.

The assessment is expected to compare the lifecycle costs, benefits, risks, and service implications of maintaining the current approach with those of implementing the recommended solution. The strategy should consider compatibility with multiple meter brands, radio, mobile-read, and advanced metering infrastructure technologies, as well as the ability to support future meter replacement programs, monthly billing, customer portal capabilities, and future billing software upgrades.

Vendors must submit all questions by October 27, 2026. The proposal deadline is November 4, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Nanaimo. The work is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Water utility consulting firm with expertise in meter replacement and modernization strategies
Experience evaluating radio, mobile-read, and advanced metering infrastructure technologies
Knowledge of utility billing systems, customer portals, leak detection, and data management
Demonstrated ability to conduct lifecycle cost, risk, and service-impact analyses
Experience supporting multi-brand meter environments and future technology upgrades

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