Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Request for Qualification - AMI Materials - Solicitation No. 119580 (2026)
WSSC WaterUtility District · Laurel, MD- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 55 days left
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Crystal Wheaden
- (301) 206-8818
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is soliciting materials submittals for Request for Qualification - AMI Materials, Solicitation No. 119580. WSSC Water is accepting submittals for meters, transmitters, lids, and other metering components to support future-state Advanced Metering Infrastructure reading environments. Responses will be accepted on a rolling basis via WSSC's eProcurement Portal prior to 2:00 pm on Friday, December 11, 2026. Materials will be evaluated against checklists included in this Request for Qualification, including compliance with AWWA and NSF standards.
Meters, Transmitters, Lids, And other metering components
Material Qualification Checklist, evaluation against AWWA and NSF standards
SUMMARY
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is soliciting materials submittals for Request for Qualification - AMI Materials, Solicitation No. 119580.
WSSC Water is accepting submittals for meters, transmitters, lids, and other metering components to support future-state Advanced Metering Infrastructure reading environments. Responses will be accepted on a rolling basis via WSSC's eProcurement Portal prior to 2:00 pm on Friday, December 11, 2026. Materials will be evaluated against checklists included in this Request for Qualification, including compliance with AWWA and NSF standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Material Qualification Checklist, evaluation against AWWA and NSF standards
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Meters
- Transmitters
- Lids
- Other metering components
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Exhibit A - Material Qualification Worksheet
- Affidavit of compliance
- NSF certification documentation
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater
- Scope location
- Laurel, MD
- Reported agency
- Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from WSSC Water?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater. For questions, contact Crystal Wheaden.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including WSSC Water in MD, 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 RFQ 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 Crystal Wheaden at (301) 206-8818. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Meters, Transmitters, Lids, And other metering components. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Material Qualification Checklist, evaluation against AWWA and NSF standards" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from WSSC Water?
All active and historical solicitations from WSSC Water are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, WSSC Water 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 December 11, 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 RFQ?
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: Exhibit A - Material Qualification Worksheet, affidavit of compliance, NSF certification documentation. Review the full document from WSSC Water for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Laurel, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.