– Vendor needs to provide distributed energy resource management system. – These solutions should enable energy to effectively manage both existing and future DER assets whether connected directly to the distribution system or located behind the meter and support a more flexible, resilient, and customer–centric energy ecosystem. – End–to–end DERMS functionality, from enrollment and forecasting to real–time locational control and settlement. – Provide budgetary and schedule estimates for tools and consulting services for the implementation of the proposed solution. – Seamless integration with Austin Energy’s existing on–premises systems such as SCADA, ADMS, billing system (CC&B) and GIS, to support real–time grid operations and enhanced locational grid services. – Provide real–time or near–real–time feedback on energy usage and curtailment opportunities. – Interoperability with industry standards and third–party platforms. – Directly connected to the distribution system. – Behind the meter, across both residential and commercial customer segments. – Advanced analytics, including AI/ML for forecasting and optimization. – Enable customer participation in DER programs and grid services. – Cybersecurity and data governance aligned with utility best practices – DERMS solutions that can provide comprehensive, scalable, and interoperable capabilities.