Bid #PR9169. Contact: bnathoo@ouc.com. Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando, Florida. is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers to construct an Energy Storage System (ESS) capable of 250 kW of generation for a duration of 1-2 hours. It will be. Due Jul 7 (3 weeks left).
Orlando Utilities Commission is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers to construct an Energy Storage System (ESS) capable of 250 kW of generation for a duration of 1-2 hours. It will be co-located with DC Fast Charging (DCFC) for electric vehicles (EV). The system must be able to export to the grid following a utility-centric signal, as well as operate a small microgrid during outages. During grid-connected periods, the system will be used for grid services such as peak shaving, solar smoothing, and Volt/VAR regulation. During outages, the system will be capable of grid forming to continue to support the DCFC systems. Suppliers shall clearly indicate in their response if the proposed solution can meet the requirements listed in Attachment D. Non-compliance with requirements listed in Attachment D does not disqualify a supplier’s response. OUC will evaluate the best solution for its needs.
Orlando Utilities Commission issued this it and technology opportunity in Orlando, Florida, referenced as solicitation number PR9169. It was published on June 10, 2026, and responses are due by July 7, 2026. Questions can be directed to bnathoo@ouc.com.
Orlando Utilities Commission in Orlando, Florida is using this solicitation to procure technology work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a technology solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for Orlando Utilities Commission's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 7, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to bnathoo@ouc.com before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Orlando Utilities Commission should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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