Blacklick SCADA Automation System

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting bids for a SCADA Automation System maintenance contract for the Blacklick Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Plant located in Vintondale, Pennsylvania. The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance and operation services for the plant's automation system equipment, including quarterly scheduled inspections and on-call service and emergency repairs. Qualified contractors must provide services for EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert and Harmony GTO control systems, instrumentation, and personal computer equipment. Specific service requirements include quarterly general equipment inspections, malware and anti-virus scans, software backups, deficiency reporting, and license verification. Non-emergency service calls require a 24-hour response time, while emergency calls impacting plant operations or effluent water quality mandate a three-hour response. The contract will commence upon execution and terminate on June 30, 2027, with potential renewals for up to three additional one-year terms through June 30, 2030. Electronic bid submissions are due by 2:00 p.m. on January 22, 2026, through www.emarketplace.state.pa.us.

Eligible contractors must maintain a shop location within 100 miles of the treatment plant and demonstrate a minimum of ten years of documented experience in designing, installing, and maintaining industrial computers, programs, and SCADA software systems. The procurement includes several set-aside and compliance requirements, such as mandatory use of steel products produced in the United States, Build America Buy America Act provisions, and compliance with the Steel Products Procurement Act. Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. The estimated budget for parts, materials, and upgrades is approximately $20,000, with compensation structured on a unit price per hour for labor and reimbursement for parts and materials at actual cost plus up to 10% administrative handling. Mileage will be reimbursed according to GSA rates, limited to 200 miles round trip per service visit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all qualifications, with invoices to be submitted within 30 days of service performance and paid on a reimbursement basis.