At least nine firms have evinced interest in electricity distribution in the city. UT Adviser Manoj Parida said the Request for Proposal (RFP) was today issued to nine intended bidders, including Torrent Power Limited, Adani Transmission Limited, Tata Power Company Limited, GMR Generation Asset Limited, India Power Corporation Limited, DNH Power Distribution Corporation Limited, NTPC Electricity Supply Limited (NESCL), Sterlite Power and CESC Limited.