Description
Western Carolina Power (WCP), a university-owned electric utility, is seeking a vendor to perform a comprehensive field inventory and GIS mapping of its electric distribution assets. The project involves documenting poles, transformers, meters, lines, and support structures; assessing asset conditions and environmental risks; integrating data into a mobile-accessible ArcGIS platform; and training WCP staff on GIS tools and data governance.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Conducting a field inventory of electric distribution assets
• Creating a GIS map of the assets
• Assessing asset conditions and environmental risks
• Integrating data into an ArcGIS platform
• Training WCP staff on GIS tools and data governance
The project aims to replace outdated CAD records, improve reliability, safety, and operational efficiency, and support WCU's modernization and sustainability goals.