Meter Transmission Unit / VertexOne Consumer Portal

The City of Hollywood Public Utilities Department is seeking a sole‑source contract to purchase 4,500 Aclara Meter Transmission Units (MTUs) and the VertexOne Consumer Portal platform. The MTUs are proprietary RF‑based devices that collect water‑usage data from meters and transmit it to the city’s existing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) data collection units. The VertexOne portal provides customers with real‑time water consumption data, billing information, and multilingual support, fully integrated with the Aclara AMI system. Because the city’s AMI was originally built on Aclara hardware and software, only Aclara (and its authorized reseller VertexOne) can supply compatible equipment and a portal that interfaces with the legacy system. The anticipated total cost is $741,830.13, with an annual recurring cost of $74,830.13. The procurement is justified as a sole‑source under City Code § 38.41(C)(2). • Purchase of 4,500 Aclara MTU units (hardware) • Acquisition of VertexOne Consumer Portal (software & services) • Integration with existing Aclara‑based AMI infrastructure • Sole‑source justification due to proprietary RF protocol and exclusive reseller agreement • Total anticipated spend $741,830.13 (approx. $75 k per year for ongoing services)