Requests for Proposals – Meter Pilot Project
Overview
In May 2025, the Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) received funding from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure for the BC Water Meter Pilot Project. The initiative includes 233 connections, comprising new water meter installations, the replacement of existing meters, and the deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) utilizing cellular network AMI endpoints.
The objective of the Pilot Project is to increase the rate of water metering in smaller British Columbia communities, with a specific emphasis on the single-family residential sector. Participating communities are expected to collect water consumption data and actively engage in a related research initiative and a collaborative community of practice. The intent is for participating communities to become partners in supporting the provincial government in achieving the pilot project’s overarching goals.
Requests for Proposals
- RFP 2025-01 Site Works – install Meter Setters
- RFP 2025-02 Meters and Software – supply Water Meters & Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- RFP 2025-03 Fenced Enclosure
- RFP 2025-04 Aggregate Bins
Schedule
| RFP Issued | Tuesday, Aug 5 |
| Deadline for Questions | Friday, August 15 |
| Mandatory Site Visit (RFP 1 Site Works only) | Tuesday, August 19 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Proposals | Friday, August 29 |
| Evaluations Completed | Wednesday, Sept 10 |
| Award and Notice to Proceed | Monday, Sept 15 |
| Project Completion Date | Varies by RFP |
RFPs notices will be published in the Powell River Peak and on BC Bid.