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Councilwoman Morris
AMI Meter legislation
Agenda Review
10/28/2025
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From: Councilwoman Morris Response Requested: 11/5/25
Please outline what "Professional Services necessary to complete program management duties related to AMI" are. (This ordinance is too ambiguous)
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Below is the attached scope of services from the proposal that would be incorporated into the proposed AMI Program Management Contract. These services are necessary for DPU to manage the installation of the remaining water meters.
SCOPE OF SERVICES - AMI METER EXCHANGE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Following the completion of the CITY AMI project with JCI, approximately 5,500 meters need to be exchanged to read to the newly installed AMI network. These exchanges will be the responsibility of the CITY's internal crews which will require close supervision and project oversight. DLZ is proposing to continue with the management of this internal CITY project and work directly with Water Distribution staff and other CITY divisions to assist in delivering a successful exchange program. We believe that contracting with the CITY for an additional two years will allow DLZ to continue to provide the same high-quality program management assistance that you have come to expect from our team.
As a continuation of the data gathering on lead services that occurred within the AMI program, DLZ would also assist with the organization and reporting for Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). A Baseline Inventory which builds on the initial inventory already completed by the CITY, is due by November 1, 2027. Additionally, the CITY is required to provide an initial service line replacement plan, also due November 1, 2027. The internal plumbing data gathered during the AMI project and the remaining 5,500 meters to be exchanged will be directly utilized in the LCRI program.
DLZ is proposing to continue performing the following services under this AMI Meter Exchange Program Management scop...
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