News & Research: Client Successes

Case Study: Process to Procure a Transmission Operation System

ScottMadden assisted an independent energy transmission company in choosing a new transmission operation system provider with vendor selection and contract negotiation.

• The client was building a new transmission operations center to assume operation of the energy transmission grid
• The implementation of a new transmission operation system (TOS) was a critical component of assuming operations of the transmission system
• The client did not have dedicated internal staff to develop the technical specifications for this complex computer system
• This was one of many initiatives undertaken by the company at same the time

• Managed the process to develop detailed technical specifications for the TOS
• Raised key decisions to client management as the functionality for the system was specified to ensure that all internal requirements were met
• Worked to ensure that the clients specifications were met in the most cost effective manner through a competitive bid vendor selection process, site visits and detailed contract negotiation
  
• Served as the client representative through contract negotiation

• The client selected a TOS vendor through a competitive bid vendor selection
  
• The client implemented a state-of-the-art TOS system
• The system required minimal customization, saving the client money
• System deployment was completed six months prior to the date the client was scheduled to assume operation of the energy transmission grid, allowing ample time for parallel operations