Smart Grid Infrastructure

Sealed proposals were received by the City Manager of the City of Tipp City, Ohio, on October 21, 2009.  Proposals are currently being evaluated.

Project Background

The City of Tipp City (City) is interested in deploying an integrated advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system for their electric and water utilities.  The City has completed an AMI feasibility study and plans to make certain upgrades to their existing electric and water metering systems over the next two to three years.  Upgrades being considered include meter replacement only up to and including full electric and water AMI implementations.  The scope of those upgrades will depend on the cost of the options proposed in response to this RFP process (RFP).
The City also intends to pursue funding for the electric AMI systems through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Smart Grid Investment Grant program (SGIG).  The following schedule is based on the timeline for the second wave of SGIG applications.