Request for Qualification - AMI Materials

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is issuing Request for Qualification 119580 to identify and qualify materials for a future-state Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) environment. The solicitation seeks submittals for meters, transmitters, lids, and other metering components, specifically excluding add-on sensors. Eligible manufacturers must submit completed Material Qualification Checklists and provide physical samples for evaluation at the WSSC Water Meter Shop in Hyattsville, Maryland. Responses are accepted on a rolling basis through December 11, 2026, provided that WSSC Water has first confirmed the acceptance of the associated worksheet submittals. Distributors are prohibited from submitting products to this request. Qualified materials must adhere to strict technical and environmental standards, including AWWA C-701 accuracy requirements and NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 certifications. Meters require a minimum ten-year warranty, while transmitters and lids are evaluated based on battery life, radiofrequency range, weatherproofing, and climate resistance. The contract includes rigorous inspection protocols where shipments may be rejected if 3% or more of a tested sample fails. Additionally, the agreement incorporates a Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team clause, extending resultant pricing and terms to other participating public entities. Strict packaging and labeling requirements are mandated for all shipments, including specific pallet dimensions and serial number stacking orders, to avoid shipment rejection.