AMI System Status Report December 11, 2008
Project Objectives Selection, p rocurement and implementation of an AMI System that: Provides automated meter reading and billing Eliminates off-cycle field visits Provides consumption information that can better inform conservation programs Identifies leaks and prioritizes maintenance issues
Replace or retrofit approximately 180,000 Water Meters with AMI-Ready Meters Install AMI Network Install Required AMI Hardware and Software
Available Budget: FY 08/09 - $17.3M FY 09/10 - $41.5M
Accomplishments To Date Developed Business Case Obtained Commission Approval and Funding Developed Detailed Requirements and Issued RFP Selection Process near Completion
Project Schedule June 2008: RFP issued Aug. 2008: Proposals Received Sep Jan. 2009: Scoring of proposals Feb. 2009: Contractor selection Feb June 2009 : Contract Negotiations June May 2010: Phase 1 deployment July May 2011: Phase 2 deployment
Risk DescriptionTriggersHigh Level Mitigation PlanImpact - Cost, Scope, Time Disruption to Customer Billing Missed ReadsImplement strong QA/Oversight Role during Deployment Time, Cost Delays in Network Installation Failure to obtain require permits Engage services of Real Estate Bureau early on. Time, Cost
PROJECT HEALTH IT IS STILL EARLY IN THE PROJECT