Request for Proposals (RFP) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System
- Due
- Jan 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
The City of Tipton, Iowa is seeking proposals for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and customer service. The system will provide data collection, outage management, and leak detection. Proposals are due by January 9th, 2026.
compliance, experience, cost, schedule, training/support, emergency responsiveness
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Summary
The City of Tipton, Iowa is seeking proposals for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and customer service. The system will provide data collection, outage management, and leak detection. Proposals are due by January 9th, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Compliance
- Experience
- Cost
- Schedule
- Training/support
- Emergency responsiveness
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Company profile
- References
- Itemized pricing proposal
- Unit pricing schedule
- Timeline and staffing plan
- Warranty and support terms
- Certificate of liability insurance
- OSHA and Iowa Utilities Commission Compliance Statement
- Signed acknowledgments
- "Exceptions" section
- Confirmation of ability to provide bonds
- Confirmation of ability to coordinate with Tyler Technologies
- Sensus
- Encode software
- Contact information sheet
- Submit to
- City Hall, 407 Lynn Street, Tipton, IA 52772
- Scope location
- Tipton, Iowa
- Reported agency
- City of Tipton, Iowa
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Tipton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Hall, 407 Lynn Street, Tipton, IA 52772.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Tipton in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "compliance, experience, cost, schedule, training/support, emergency responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Tipton?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Tipton are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Tipton regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Company profile, references, itemized pricing proposal, unit pricing schedule, timeline and staffing plan, warranty and support terms, certificate of liability insurance, OSHA and Iowa Utilities Commi. Review the full document from City of Tipton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tipton, Iowa. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.