Electric GIS utility network implementation and migration

The City of Naperville Electric Utility is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Electric GIS Utility Network Implementation and Migration project through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement involves migrating the current ArcGIS/ArcFM 10.8.1a sp3 Geometric Network model to ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x and ArcFM XI for an electric utility serving 64,000+ customers across a 39-square-mile area with 93% underground electric distribution. Proposers must be an ESRI partner with Utility Network Management specialist designation and a Schneider Electric partner. The project requires a complete data migration, system integration maintenance, and configuration, with key objectives including preserving existing integrations with systems like Cityworks, MDMS, and customer databases, as well as maintaining current customizations and AutoUpdaters. Proposals are due on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with potential interviews for shortlisted proposers planned for the week of November 16, 2025. The final contract award is expected in January 2026, with project implementation scheduled to begin within 90 days of the Notice to Award and an anticipated completion date of June 30, 2027.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current infrastructure involves a geodatabase serving the electric utility, with existing integrations that must be maintained during the migration process. The vendor will be required to work closely with the City's IT department and Electric Utility staff to ensure a smooth transition with minimal business disruption. While the total compensation is not explicitly stated in the RFP, the project requires milestone-based pricing, suggesting a structured payment approach tied to specific project achievements. The procurement covers jurisdictions including DuPage County and Niles Village in Illinois, with the primary focus on the City of Naperville's Electric Utility. The project's complexity and specific technical requirements, such as maintaining current system functionalities and integrations, indicate a sophisticated technological migration effort that will require significant expertise in utility GIS systems and enterprise software implementation.