Issue link: https://read.uberflip.com/i/1520247
3 Project Scope of Work This scope of work calls for the provision of goods and services as necessary to develop, install infrastructure for, and make operational an advanced metering infrastructure system using the LoRaWAN standard and LoRaWAN-Certified end devices for the [COMPANY] service area. The following primary components of the scope of work are as follows: 1. Design a fixed-base "network" using the LoRaWAN standard to receive and relay radio signals from approximately [XX] individual residential or commercial water meters, provide or retrofit designated meters, and install new meters and hardware for the entire system to cover all the meter interface units (MIUs) within the water system's service area. 2. Provide all software and all required system integration and testing. 3. Provide start-up training and ongoing support. All work listed shall be performed in a thorough and professional manner and in accordance with accepted industry methods and practices. Use of LoRaWAN-Accredited Professionals for this work is preferred. All work shall be done in strict compliance with all local and state codes, ordinances, laws, and policies. Responsibilities of the Offeror The Offeror shall provide all meters, hardware, and software that together comprise the proposed AMI system and use the LoRaWAN standard. This includes encoded meters and/or MIUs (which are LoRaWAN Certified), wire and wire connectors, collectors (gateways) using the LoRaWAN standard, handheld programming devices, and related software and interfaces. The service provider shall also determine the installation locations for the collectors and all additional infrastructure required to make the system operational throughout 100% of the utility service area. The service provider shall manage, monitor, coordinate, and ensure that all contract work activities are completed. The selected Proposer shall provide the [COMPANY]'s project manager with a clear, understandable, and easily accessible method for determining the progress of work. The service provider shall determine the methods and means of installing the meter reading equipment, consistent with this RFP. The service provider shall propose detailed goals and milestones for deliveries or accomplishments within the project schedule, established by the [COMPANY]'s project manager and subject to approval of the [DISTRICT]'s project manager. The service provider shall be ultimately responsible for coordinating all aspects of work among its infrastructure project team, [COMPANY]'s project manager, and any other agencies that may be involved in this project. [COMPANY]'s project manager will be ready to assist in providing the service provider with any available information. However, the service provider will be responsible for gathering additional information as needed (current system utilizing and meter locations, etc.) to complete the work.