The scope of the improvement project includes: 1. Evaluate AMI water meter system technology to include meter reading technology evaluation, existing meter and billing practices and needs assessment 2. Develop an implementation plan 3. Conduct Smart Meter Vendor Options and evaluations 4. Develop recommendations to leverage the potential AMI program and to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) requirements will be included in the technical memorandum 5. Development of budget/cost estimates and schedule for equipment, construction, and implementation RFP 6. Project manage the furnishment, installation, program and set up of all meters, radios, routers, servers and all other equipment necessary to provide a complete and fully functioning AMI system that integrates with current Tyler Technology INCODE ERP Pro 9 billing system, with the ability to upgrade to more recent versions, and current network as a service provider utilized by existing CPS Energy for gas and electric service 7. Oversee software integration, coordination and testing 8. Develop water meter and LCCR survey 9. Audit the training of staff and software support. 10. Develop, establish and monitor performance measures for 180 days