Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide technology and services in the planning and implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Solution for the ConnectH2O Program. This initiative will automate SAWS’ current 538,152 water meters, plus future growth that will occur across the SAWS service area and will be identified as the SAWS ConnectH2O Program ; 1. Significantly enhance the customer experience by providing more near real-time information to customers about their water usage; 2. Enhance analytics and reporting in order to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs through remote transmission and central retrieval from water meter reads; 3. Improve the accuracy of meter registration; and 4. Improve resiliency and security by optimizing the distribution system and its assets. ; Option 1 Retrofit 100% of existing meter population with AMI communications modules. Option 2 Retrofit existing meters installed after 2013 with AMI communications modules. Replace existing meters installed prior to 2014 with new mechanical meters + AMI communications modules. SAWS will independently procure any mechanical water meters it intends to deploy.