Request for Qualification - AMI Materials

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is seeking qualified vendors to submit meters, transmitters, lids, and related metering components for its future Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis through the agency’s e‑procurement portal, with a final deadline of 2:00 pm on December 11 2026. Vendors must complete the provided Material Qualification Checklist, supply detailed technical data (e.g., read mode, battery life, climate and weatherproofing specifications), and deliver physical samples to the WSSC Water Meter Shop in Hyattsville, MD. Approved materials will be listed publicly and may be used in upcoming utility projects. • Materials accepted: water meters, AMI/AMR transmitters, meter lids, and associated accessories (no add‑on sensors). • Submission method: electronic upload via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater and email of completed checklists to [email protected]. • Key dates: Release Sept 23 2026, Questions due Oct 9 2026, Final submission Dec 11 2026. • Delivery location for samples: WSSC Water Meter Shop, 4102 Lloyd St., Building 6, Hyattsville, MD 20781. • Evaluation: checklists and sample review; results posted on the WSSC Water website on a rolling basis. • No testing of meter‑transmitter compatibility or software; only material qualification.