Submitted By: Jon Kerr
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Presentation By: Chad Lynch
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Department: Electric Utility
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the award of a one-year contract for implementation and licenses to Spatial Business Systems for Automated Utility Design software at an estimated cost of $113,500
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) and the Ocala Fiber Network (OFN) have utilized Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions' Small Utility Enterprise License Agreement (SUELA) software for their geographic information system (GIS) operations. This software supports asset management, work order design, and fiber documentation. The agreement has been in effect since 2009, and since 2013, it has been supplemented by a professional service extended support agreement for customizations.
OEU is transitioning to the Automated Utility Design (AUD) plugin for AutoCAD Map 3D, which will serve as its new tool for electric engineering distribution design. This implementation aims to enhance design accuracy, streamline the material ordering process, and automate engineering workflows. Ultimately, these improvements will boost efficiency in electric utility operations.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On September 16, 2024, the City advertised Sole Source Posting (SSP) No. SSP-228 for the AUD plug-in for the AutoCAD system. This posting was advertised for a period of 15 business days, as mandated by section 120.57(3) of the Florida Statutes. The SSP closed on October 7, 2024, with no protests filed by any other vendors. Spatial Business Systems is the exclusive distributor of AUD.
The implementation of AUD will modernize Ocala's electric design processes by replacing the existing GIS design software with an integrated, automated system that enhances workflows and minimizes manual errors. AUD offers a configurable and scalable solution that aligns with mo...
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