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City of Pleasanton Consulting Services - AMI Feasibility Study 13 | P a g e • Overview of AMI (merits of different AMI approaches) • Water Meters, registers, mechanical and non-mechanical • Radio considerations (proprietary systems, licensing, safety standards, 2-way systems) • AMI components (transmitters, data collection, types of networks, reading software, data collection software, meter data management, customer portal) What differentiates Diameter’s approach? It is important to understand how some business drivers may affect the specifications of both water meter and AMI products. For example, remote meter connect/disconnect has an impact on both the type of water meter that would be considered and a functionality of the AMI radio transmitter (two-way communication device) that allows for commands to the radio transmitter and remote valve (usually embedded in the meter). We will provide technology recommendations based solely on how they will help achieve Pleasanton’s project goals and drivers. Additionally, as the City chooses the technology drivers that are most important, we will discuss the impact that these choices may have on the available products and the competitiveness of the procurement stage of the project. We believe this uniquely sets Diameter apart in this specialized consulting market. Deliverables/Tasks: • Technology Educational Session - Workshop Topic 1.2.16. Procurement Strategy (Optional) Approach: Workshop Topic – On an optional basis, Diameter can provide a workshop session on Procurement Strategy. Procurement of the various components of a water meter and an AMI system can be complicated. These components can include the water meter (or registers), the AMI system, and installation services. Decisions on what component to group together as part of the procurement process can have an impact on the vendors that will be interested in bidding the project. With this type of project, there is a probability that multiple vendors may collaborate to participate in the bidding process. Liability and determining who will be held responsible are factors that need to be considered. We will develop a procurement strategy that will address the following topics: • Turnkey versus separate contracts • Tender versus RFP • Warranties, insurance, performance bonds • State of the market Deliverables/Tasks: • Procurement Strategy Session – Workshop Topic 1.2.17. Public Outreach (Optional) Approach: Public outreach is a critical component of any metering program. Diameter offers a wealth of knowledge specific to this type of project based on decades of experience and lessons learned. Diameter will provide a comprehensive workshop on how to design a communication plan (public outreach) program from the start to the end of the project. Discussions will also include timelines/critical path, stakeholders (internal and external), and various materials and strategies. The workshop will cover outreach strategies, stakeholders (internal and external), key messaging, outreach materials and Docusign Envelope ID: A02F5956-6338-44A0-AD2F-17F98C437CB8