Austin Afo #RFP 1100 LLM3010

Austin Energy Weather Intelligence and Forecasting Solution Solicitation

Austin Energy, part of the City of Austin, is seeking a comprehensive weather intelligence and forecasting solution to enhance operational planning and outage mitigation for its electric utility services. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Energy - Solution Requirements: - Utility-grade weather forecasting software with real-time meteorologist support - Configurable decision dashboard for situational awareness and operational planning - 24/7/365 access to professional meteorologists for consultation and event guidance - Informational weather briefings before, during, and after storm events - Predictive weather models with hourly updates and outage forecasting tailored to Austin Energy's service territory - Data query and download tools for historical and forecast weather data - Integration with Austin Energy's Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and weather station network - User-configurable dashboard featuring real-time weather maps, risk assessment tools, notifications, and asset mapping - Accessible via desktop and mobile platforms - Robust security, compliance, and user feedback mechanisms - End-user training (minimum two sessions per year for five students), ongoing support, and maintenance with 99.99% availability - Customer Success Manager as main point of contact - Products/Services Requested: - Weather Services and Decision Dashboard Software Solution - On-Demand Meteorologist Support - Informational Weather Briefings - Data Query and Download Services - Integration Services - End-User Training and Support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - High availability (99.99%) with scheduled outages negotiated - Integration with multiple data formats and GIS datasets - Ongoing product training with new releases - User feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Contract Term: - Initial 24-month term with up to three optional 12-month extensions

Description

This solicitation is a Request For Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Austin seeking a software solution that provides utility-grade weather forecasting, real-time meteorologist support, and a configurable decision-making dashboard. The solution aims to enhance operational planning and storm response for Austin Energy, supporting event planning, outage mitigation, and situational awareness. The contract term is initially 24 months with options to extend for three additional 12-month periods. The solution must include features such as on-demand meteorologist support, weather briefings, data query and download capabilities, integration with Austin Energy's systems, and ongoing training and support.

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