Sole Source Procurement for Water Meter Upgrade and Software Integration

Background
The City of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, is seeking to upgrade its water meter system and integrate it with existing software. The contract is a sole source procurement with Landis+Gyr Technology, which currently provides services to the city. The goal is to enhance the city's Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) by adding water capabilities.

Work Details
Landis+Gyr will provide consulting services, systems, and hardware necessary for integrating water meters into the current AMI system. This includes:

- Delivery of 3,355 units of 5/8 x 3/4" Multi-Jet Meters with Bronze Bottom at $222.68 each, totaling $747,091.40.
- One RF Router and Kit with a 20-foot cable at $1,850.00.
- Incremental Command Center Monthly SaaS Fee for 24 months at $625.00 each, totaling $15,000.00.
- Water AMI Project Delivery Services priced at $59,800.00.
- One day of on-site training for implementing two-way water meters at $4,500.00.

The total estimated cost before tax is $833,791.40.

Period of Performance
The contract term is expected to last between 6 months to a year from the date of contract execution and receipt of purchase orders.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

Bidder Requirements
The prospective contractor must be Landis+Gyr Technology (Vendor Number: 8485), which has been determined as the sole source provider due to their existing software integration with the city's billing system and their unique capabilities in providing necessary upgrades without requiring a complete system overhaul.