UNSPSC 32152002: Supervisory control and data acquisition packaged system SCADA

A process control system that collects data from sensors and or machines and sends them to a central computer for management and control. Common components include human to machine interface HMI, remote terminal unit RTU and programmable logic controller PLC.

UNSPSC 32152002 Supervisory control and data acquisition packaged system SCADA is a Commodity code capturing the sale and integration of complete SCADA hardware, software, and control systems that state and local governments deploy to monitor and automate water, wastewater, stormwater, and utility infrastructure. Recent solicitations show municipalities and special districts procuring turnkey SCADA modernization — replacing outdated HMI systems (General Electric iFix, older Wonderware platforms) with current-generation control architectures (Schneider Electric AVEVA, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), network upgrades from legacy ControlNet to Ethernet/IP, replacement of operator interface terminals, PLC reprogramming and hardware substitution, and supporting engineering, Factory Acceptance Testing, site validation, and operator training. Issuing bodies span city water and wastewater departments (Salt Lake City Corporation, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, City of South Salt Lake), independent water districts (Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Eastern Municipal Water District), and special-purpose transit authorities (Jacksonville Transportation Authority). Salt Lake City and Atlanta have each posted multiple SCADA modernization RFPs in the past two months, signaling sustained capital spending in this category across major municipal water systems.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southwest and Southeast: Salt Lake City, Utah; South Salt Lake, Utah; Atlanta, Georgia; and Florida jurisdictions (Kissimmee, Jacksonville) dominate recent postings, with additional activity in California (Riverside County EMWD) and New Mexico (Santa Fe). Representative recent opportunities include Salt Lake City Corporation's RFP SLCI26095 (due June 26, 2026) for five-year on-call SCADA and telemetry consulting across four water treatment plants and distributed water supply infrastructure, with technical scoring weighted 70%, policy criteria 5%, and cost 20%; City of Atlanta's pre-advertisement notice PE66062NONST2026000000376 (due May 29, 2026) for Hemphill Water Treatment Plant SCADA improvements including HMI replacement, ControlLogix controller installation, and network modernization across a 360-day implementation; and City of South Salt Lake's RFQ PN202613 (due May 7, 2026) for wastewater SCADA network segmentation, system upgrade, and integration of new lift stations and stormwater infrastructure. Contract values and award timelines vary widely; Salt Lake City's multi-facility, five-year engagement and Atlanta's plant-specific 360-day modernization projects suggest mid-to-large scope engagements, while the Toho Water Authority's IFB for a single lift station control panel (due May 21, 2026) represents more discrete component-level procurement. Most solicitations emphasize prior experience with specific hardware platforms (Allen-Bradley PLCs, AVEVA/Wonderware HMI, Schneider Electric systems), demonstrated performance on similar water or wastewater treatment upgrades, and staffing capability for Factory Acceptance Testing and on-site training.