GP&L System Planning Tool

The City of Garland's Garland Power & Light (GP&L) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 05052026 to gather market insights on a modern Electrical System Planning Tool designed to enhance the utility’s distribution network planning capabilities. This RFI is exclusively for research purposes and will not lead to a contract award or procurement decision. Respondents are expected to provide detailed technical descriptions of software solutions capable of integrating with Esri ArcGIS Utility Network, supporting load flow analysis, distributed energy resource (DER) management, voltage control, and fault simulations, while also interfacing with existing enterprise systems such as CIS, AMI, and SCADA. The goal is to evaluate capabilities that could replace or augment the current DNV Synergi Electric platform to improve modeling accuracy and adapt to future grid complexities. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Ion Wave portal by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time; faxed or emailed submissions are prohibited, and all required forms must be completed fully. Questions about the RFI must be submitted through the Ion Wave Q&A section by May 27, 2026, and no inquiries will be accepted via phone or email. The RFI does not include any contractual clauses, evaluation factors, pricing criteria, or award mechanisms, as no formal acquisition is planned. While respondents are asked to provide indicative budgetary pricing ranges, this information will be used solely for market research and will not influence future procurement decisions. No packaging, labeling, barcoding, or military standards apply, as physical delivery is not required, though optional hard copies may be mailed to the City of Garland Purchasing Office in Garland, Texas. The submission format requires specific content sections including an executive summary, vendor overview, technical capabilities, integration approach, implementation methodology, training plans, and licensing information, with no specified page or word limits. There are no mandatory representations or certifications required—such as UEI, CAGE Code, or small business status—and no socioeconomic set-asides are in effect. The point of contact for all inquiries is Teresa Smith, Purchasing Manager, reachable via email or phone. The information collected will inform the development of a future formal solicitation, if one is initiated, but this RFI itself constitutes a non-binding, information-gathering initiative with no contractual obligations attached.