Public_Notice_of_RFP_Presentations.pdf

This is a Public Notice of Request for Proposal Presentations issued by the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida for RFP 25-064-RM concerning GIS Distribution Design Software. The notice announces that the KUA Evaluation Team has completed its review of proposals received and is requesting shortlisted firms to provide oral presentations supporting their proposals. Two firms have been selected for presentations: Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC scheduled for October 21, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and Spatial Business Systems, LLC scheduled for October 21, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each presentation slot is allotted one hour and thirty minutes, consisting of one hour for the presentation and thirty minutes for interactive questions and answers. Presenters must be prepared to address questions regarding their firm's capability and suitability to perform the service for the Authority. Meeting links for presentations can be requested by emailing Procurement at procurement@kua.com.

The underlying RFP seeks a modern electric distribution design software solution to support KUA's transition to Esri's Utility Network model, with an anticipated contract term of three years plus two optional one-year renewal periods. The procurement targets two approved software platforms: Autodesk Utility Design (AUD) and ArcFM Designer XI, with the intent to replace KUA's existing ArcFM Designer platform. The original RFP was issued on July 30, 2025, with questions due by August 19, 2025 and proposals due by August 26, 2025. KUA operates under an Esri Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement and currently serves over 99,000 customers across an 86-square-mile service area. Evaluation will utilize a best-value approach weighted across functional capabilities, integration flexibility, vendor qualifications, implementation strategy, cost, and value-added features, with vendor submissions required to include comprehensive cost breakdowns for licensing, modules, extensions, and recurring fees.