Utility Benchmarking Software

The Vendor is required to provide conduct a comprehensive benchmarking survey of work management systems (WMS), field design manager (DM), and geographic information systems (GIS) used by electric cooperatives across the country.
- The selected consultant will:
•    Identify and survey electric cooperatives of similar size and growth.
•    Collect and analyze data on the following systems: WMS, DM, and GIS.
•    Provide a comparative analysis and recommendations based on findings.
- Survey Requirements
1. General Information
•    Cooperative Name
•    Member Count
•    Annual Growth Rate
2. For Each System (WMS, DM, GIS)
•    Current System Name
•    Current Version
•    Level of Customization (Out of the Box vs Highly Custom)
•    Years in Service
•    Years with Vendor
•    Mobile Functionality (Yes/No)
•    Mobile Device Type (e.g., iPad, Android tablet)
•    Field Crew Approval Rating of Field Tools (qualitative or quantitative)
•    Number of Users
•    Number of Work Orders Completed Per Year
•    Training Hours Required for New Users
•    Ease of Use Rating (1–10 scale or qualitative feedback)
•    Common User Complaints or Issues
•    User Satisfaction Score (internal survey results if available)
•    GPS Integration
•    Photo/Video Capture Support
•    Real-time Syncing with Central System
•    GPS Integration
•    Photo/Video Capture Support
•    Real-time Syncing with Central System
•    Annual Licensing Cost
•    Cost per User
•    Implementation Cost
•    Maintenance and Support Fees
•    Alignment with Cooperative’s Long-Term Goals
•    Planned System Replacement or Upgrade Timeline
•    Vendor Roadmap Visibility (e.g., future features).

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 08, 2025