Opportunity
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), through the City of Ocala Purchasing Department, is seeking information from the market regarding automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls for its electric distribution system. - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala Purchasing Department - Electric Utility (OEU) - Products/Services Requested: - Automatic recloser equipment for electric distribution systems - Intelligent recloser controls with advanced distribution automation and smart-grid integration capabilities - Equipment must support remote monitoring, control, protection, and communications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the RFI - Schneider Electric is listed among planholders, indicating potential interest - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compatibility with advanced distribution automation and smart-grid applications - Intended for both overhead and underground electric distribution facilities - RFI is for market research only; no pricing or formal bids requested
Description
The City of Ocala's Electric Utility is conducting market research on automatic recloser equipment and intelligent recloser controls capable of remote monitoring, control, protection, communications, and advanced distribution automation for future smart-grid applications. This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for pricing. Responses are due by 2:00 P.M. EST on September 21, 2026. The utility owns and operates an electric distribution system including overhead and underground facilities, poles, transformers, substations, service equipment, streetlighting assets, and related electrical infrastructure.