City of Santa Clara

Buyer is seeking a Generating Availability Data System (GADS) reporting software to replace GADS Open Source before it's discontinued in December 2025. The solution will enable detailed monitoring of unit performance and outage management for Silicon Valley Power. Buyer prefers a cloud-based solution with 99% uptime that complies with NERC and WECC standards. The software must support various types of power generators and allow multiple users to access, modify and run reports.

• 3/20/2025 - RFQ Release Date
• 4/10/2025 - End of Question & Answer Period
• 5/1/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Minimum of 5 years in business offering GADS reporting software for electric utilities

• Implement cloud-based GADS reporting software to replace GADS Open Source
• Provide data migration from existing system
• Configure software to support hydro-electric and gas turbine facilities
• Customize system to meet NERC and WECC standards
• Implement secure multi-user access with role-based permissions
• Export data in NERC-compliant format for OATI database
• Deliver error handling and data verification features
• Create performance metrics calculation capabilities
• Design intuitive user interface requiring no programming knowledge
• Provide comprehensive training for system users
• Ensure 99% uptime for cloud-based solution
• Implement NERC-approved cause and amplification codes
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly data entry capabilities
• Maintain system security to prevent unauthorized access
• Develop performance data auto-calculation features
• Establish operational data entry for energy delivery and fuel input
• Configure data export capabilities for performance metrics
• Create save functionality for incomplete data entry sessions
• Ensure secure data transit and storage protocols
• Provide ongoing maintenance and technical support