RFP - Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Feasibility and Business Case Study Development

Work Requested:
The District is seeking a qualified, vendor-neutral Consultant to conduct a comprehensive Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) feasibility and business case study. The Consultant's responsibilities will include:

• Performing a detailed feasibility analysis of implementing AMI within the District
• Developing a robust business case study to support potential AMI deployment
• Delivering a final report and presentation materials by November 30, 2026

Requesting Entity:
This solicitation is issued by the District. All communications and submissions will be managed by Sherri Lightfoot, Director of Purchasing.

Background:
The purpose of this RFP is to select a Consultant who is neutral with respect to AMI vendors, ensuring an unbiased feasibility and business case study. The scope of work and proposal requirements are detailed in the documents section of ProcureWare.

Contract Requirements:

• The selected Consultant must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before accessing information in APPENDIX F. The NDA form is available for download under the documents tab of this bid.
• Signed NDA forms should be returned to Sherri Lightfoot, Director of Purchasing, via email at sherri_lightfoot@mudnebr.com.

Submission Instructions:

• Proposals and pricing must be submitted by May 19, 2026, 3 PM, CDT.
• All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted no later than May 8, 2026, 4 PM, CDT, via email to sherri_lightfoot@mudnebr.com. Please label all questions as Questions on AMI Feasibility and Business Case Study RFP .
• Responses to clarification questions will be distributed by May 14, 2026, 4 PM, CDT, as an Addendum to the original RFP.

Additional Key Dates:

• RFP Issuance: April 28, 2026
• Consultant Interviews: June 8, 2026 June 12, 2026
• Consultant Selection and Notifications: Anticipated no later than July 1, 2026
• Contract Effective Date: July 10, 2026
• Preliminary Budget Estimate: August 31, 2026