REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #1- Ocala Electric

The City of Ocala Electric Utility is issuing RFI 08272600000124 for market research on automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls, with responses due September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation or competitive procurement and carries no guarantee of a follow-on formal bid.

The City of Ocala's Electric Utility operates an electric distribution system of overhead and underground facilities, poles, transformers, substations, service equipment, streetlighting assets, and related infrastructure. The RFI seeks vendor information on automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls capable of remote monitoring, remote control, protection, communications, and advanced distribution automation functionality for future smart-grid applications.

Vendors must provide budgetary pricing information across reclosers, controllers, communications equipment, required accessories, optional smart-grid and automation capabilities, and required software and licenses. The RFI requests equipment recommendations, protection and monitoring capabilities, SCADA capabilities with supported communications protocols including DNP3, cybersecurity features, proprietary software and licensing requirements, Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR) capabilities, communications options, interoperability with third-party systems, installation and commissioning requirements, typical lead times, and examples of existing utility deployments.

Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Vendors must register at no charge on the City of Ocala's e-procurement portal at bidocala.com and submit sealed electronic responses via the portal or email to Caley Conard, Buyer, at cconard@ocalafl.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any and all submissions.