Campus Utilities Data Collection Controller

The University of Washington is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to construct and deliver thirty (30) HMI / P.L.C. Data Collection Controllers for campus utilities through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement, identified as RFP# 899389, is targeting firms with specialized capabilities in designing and manufacturing utility data collection controllers. Key procurement dates include May 5, 2025, as the RFP issue date, May 9, 2025, as the deadline for submitting questions, and May 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. as the proposal submission deadline. The university intends to issue the purchase order during the week of May 19, 2025, with all solicitation activities conducted exclusively through the Workday Strategic Sourcing system. Potential bidders are required to create a profile in the Workday platform and consolidate company profiles to ensure smooth bid submission. The procurement covers multiple Washington State jurisdictions, including but not limited to Franklin County, Grant County, Chelan County, and Yakima County, indicating a potentially broad implementation scope for these utility data collection controllers.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be an open competitive process. The RFP does not specify incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure constraints, suggesting a potentially fresh technology implementation. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence in constructing HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) data collection systems specifically tailored for campus utility management. The university reserves the right to modify the procurement timeline and will communicate any changes through the Workday Strategic Sourcing system. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement of thirty controllers implies a significant technological investment in campus utility data collection infrastructure. Interested firms should carefully review all solicitation documents published within the Workday Strategic Sourcing portal and ensure comprehensive understanding of the technical requirements and submission protocols.