# City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #1- Ocala Electric

Ocala Electric Utility seeks information on automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls for smart-grid applications

**Posted:** August 28, 2026
**Respond By:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #1- Ocala Electric
**NAICS:** 335314, 335313, 335999

The City of Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) is seeking information from the market regarding advanced automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls for its electric distribution system.
- Government Buyer: City of Ocala, Electric Utility (OEU), Purchasing Department
- Purpose: Market research (RFI) for future smart-grid applications
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Automatic recloser equipment for electric distribution systems
    - Capabilities: Remote monitoring, control, protection, communications, and advanced automation
  - Intelligent recloser controls with smart-grid capabilities
- OEMs/Vendors Mentioned:
  - No specific OEMs named in the notice
  - Planholders include: Schneider Electric, Electric Power Systems International Inc, ELECTRIC SALES ASSOCIATES, INC, Fairway Electric Inc
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Equipment must support both overhead and underground electric facilities, poles, transformers, substations, service equipment, streetlighting assets, and related infrastructure
  - Focus on advanced automation and remote operation for smart-grid integration
  - No pricing or proposals requested at this stage; this is for information gathering only
  - Commodity code: NIGP 936-25 (Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Repair, excluding cable, wires, and lighting fixtures)

### Description

The City of Ocala's Electric Utility is conducting market research on automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls that provide remote monitoring, remote control, protection, communications, and advanced distribution automation functionality for future smart-grid applications. This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for pricing. The electric distribution system includes overhead and underground facilities, poles, transformers, substations, service equipment, streetlighting assets, and related electrical infrastructure. Responses are due by 2:00 P.M. EST on September 21, 2026.

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