RFP #27-016 Distribution Operations Control Center Planning Study

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for professional consulting services to conduct a Phase 1 planning study for a new Distribution Operations Control Center. This 24/7 mission-critical facility will be responsible for monitoring and controlling electric, water, and gas systems and coordinating utility response operations. The selected consultant will be required to establish operational requirements, support early decision-making, and develop a conceptual framework. Key deliverables include conceptual layout drawings, a design narrative report, 3D renderings, a rough order of magnitude cost estimate, and a summary presentation of findings. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM on September 16, 2026, to the City of Albany Procurement Division. Submissions must include one original and six copies on company letterhead, signed in ink by an authorized official, and clearly marked as a sealed proposal. Required documentation includes a Certificate of Non-Collusion, a Governing Law and Venue form, and certification of compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Evaluation will be based on experience and qualifications (25%), references and portfolio (25%), project approach and understanding (25%), education and certifications (15%), and a detailed fee proposal (10%). The contract requires the consultant to maintain liability insurance, including automobile, general, and errors and omissions coverage, with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate, as well as statutory workers compensation coverage. The City may terminate the contract for convenience with sixty calendar days written notice. Award will be granted to the responsible proposer who best meets the city's needs, with top-ranked firms potentially required to make formal presentations before final negotiations.