RFP for SMART GRID ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES
The District seeks to retain the services of an expert consulting and engineering firm or firms with significant utility and smart grid technology experience (Contractor) for assistance in the planning, design and implementation of the Districts smart grid. The firm should also have significant experience in the optimization of electrical distribution systems. Although the firm should have knowledge and experience with smart metering infrastructure, the Districts Smart Meter Project is not directly within the scope of this RFP (Silver Spring Networks smart grid network and Landis+Gyr meters). Considering the strategic operational value of the smart grid, special emphasis will be placed on the importance of relevant industry experience, familiarity with an electric utility operating environment, and expertise with relevant technologies. It is anticipated that the successful Contractor will be available to be on call or available on short notice over the life of the agreement to work on specific tasks. Work will be performed both on-site at our District Headquarters Campus, and off-site as instructed by the Contract Manager. The expected term of the Smart Grid Expert Consulting Services contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the date of award.
