GIS Utility Network Migration

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) 25-021-RM for a comprehensive GIS Utility Network Migration project, seeking vendor feedback to support a future Request for Proposal (RFP) expected to be released in Summer 2025. The procurement focuses on upgrading KUA's existing ESRI Geometric Network to the ESRI Utility Network Model, with a critical objective of not just replacing the current system, but also exploring opportunities for workflow and process improvements. The RFI requires vendors to provide detailed technical information and responses to 16 comprehensive questions covering system assessment, infrastructure requirements, data conversion, testing, training, project management, user adoption, and future scalability. Key deliverables will include a complete migration strategy for KUA's current GIS environment, which includes ArcMap 10.8.1, ArcFM 10.8.1, Designer 10.8.1, ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9.1, and Responder 10.6.1. The RFI timeline includes questions and comments due by 3/7/2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with final responses required by 3/11/2025 at 2:00 PM EST, and no pre-bid conference or site visit is required.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. KUA currently operates with 98,000 electric meters and utilizes Microsoft SQL Server, VMware-based virtualization, and Windows Server infrastructure. The existing technology ecosystem includes integrations with Cogsdale (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains), Schneider Electric's Designer, ArcFM Session Manager, and various enterprise systems like CIS, Responder OMS (to be replaced in 2025 with EcoStruxure Grid Operation), and Synergi. While no specific budget range is provided, the project will involve a comprehensive migration that includes potential expansion to incorporate additional assets such as substations, fiber, and PV systems. The evaluation process will involve an internal committee assessment, executive team review, and final board determination, with vendors explicitly instructed not to include pricing information to maintain eligibility for the subsequent RFP. The project represents a significant technological upgrade for KUA, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging new geospatial technologies.