Town of Granite Falls Advanced Metering Infrastructure AMI System RFP 2026
Town of Granite FallsCity · Granite Falls, NC- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Eric Williams
The 30-second brief
The Town of Granite Falls, North Carolina is soliciting proposals for a complete, integrated Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for the Town's water and electric utilities. The project includes AMI communications infrastructure, network design, meter data collection system, software, integration with Tyler ERP Pro 10 utility billing system, water meter endpoints and registers, installation services, GPS location of water meters, training, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support. The system will integrate data from 2,836 water meters and approximately 2,715 electric meters, utilizing existing compatible Itron electric meters and Neptune T-10 water meter bodies where feasible. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Granite Falls Council Chambers, and questions are due by November 9, 2026.
AMI communications infrastructure, Collectors, Gateways, Repeaters, Antennas, Water meter AMI registers/endpoints, Integration with existing compatible Itron electric meters, AMI head-end software, Meter data collection and management, Tyler ERP Pro 10 integration, Installation services, GPS location and inventory data, System configuration and programming, Testing and commissioning, Training, Documentation, Warranty, Technical support, Maintenance, Ongoing system support
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Summary
The Town of Granite Falls, North Carolina is soliciting proposals for a complete, integrated Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for the Town's water and electric utilities.
The project includes AMI communications infrastructure, network design, meter data collection system, software, integration with Tyler ERP Pro 10 utility billing system, water meter endpoints and registers, installation services, GPS location of water meters, training, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support. The system will integrate data from 2,836 water meters and approximately 2,715 electric meters, utilizing existing compatible Itron electric meters and Neptune T-10 water meter bodies where feasible. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Granite Falls Council Chambers, and questions are due by November 9, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
20- AMI communications infrastructure
- Collectors
- Gateways
- Repeaters
- Antennas
- Water meter AMI registers/endpoints
- Integration with existing compatible Itron electric meters
- AMI head-end software
- Meter data collection and management
- Tyler ERP Pro 10 integration
- Installation services
- GPS location and inventory data
- System configuration and programming
- Testing and commissioning
- Training
- Documentation
- Warranty
- Technical support
- Maintenance
- Ongoing system support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
22- Cover letter
- Company qualifications
- Project team
- References
- Technical proposal
- System architecture
- Itron compatibility information
- Water meter compatibility information
- Propagation methodology
- Tyler ERP Pro 10 integration plan
- GPS/data collection plan
- Installation methodology
- Training plan
- Cybersecurity information
- Warranty information
- Maintenance/support plan
- Implementation schedule
- Pricing
- Unit pricing
- Exceptions
- Required North Carolina certifications
- Signed proposal certification
- Submit to
- Town of Granite Falls, Town Hall, 30 Park Square, Granite Falls, North Carolina
- Scope location
- Granite Falls, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Granite Falls?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Town of Granite Falls, Town Hall, 30 Park Square, Granite Falls, North Carolina. For questions, contact Eric Williams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Granite Falls in NC, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eric Williams. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: AMI communications infrastructure, Collectors, Gateways, Repeaters, Antennas, Water meter AMI registers/endpoints, Integration with existing compatible Itron electric meters, AMI head-end software, Meter data collection and management, Tyler ERP Pro 10 integration, Installation services, GPS locatio. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Granite Falls?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Granite Falls are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Granite Falls regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Cover letter, Company qualifications, Project team, References, Technical proposal, System architecture, Itron compatibility information, Water meter compatibility information, Propagation methodology. Review the full document from Town of Granite Falls for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Granite Falls, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.