26-43

The City of Hamilton, Ohio, is conducting a market research effort through solicitation 26-43 to evaluate the technical feasibility and capabilities of modern cross-commodity Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended solely for information gathering and market research; it is not a Request for Proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this process. The city is seeking information on solutions that can scale across its municipal footprint, which includes approximately 30,000 electric endpoints, 24,000 natural gas endpoints, and 24,000 water endpoints. Interested proponents must submit a statement of compliance via the Bid Express portal by November 3, 2026, confirming their ability to deliver a standardized 2.5-hour technical presentation. This presentation should cover solution architecture, edge computing, cybersecurity controls, and product roadmaps, with a specific emphasis on open standards such as Wi-SUN and DLMS/COSEM to prevent vendor lock-in. All submissions are subject to the Ohio Public Records Act, and proponents must strictly adhere to Ohio Ethics Commission guidelines regarding gift restrictions. The primary point of contact for this effort is the City of Hamilton Purchasing Division.