Design, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.

The City of Zephyrhills, Florida is soliciting qualifications for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, with responses due December 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The City has designated this as a cooperative purchase contract, allowing other government agencies and accredited schools in Florida to buy from it without competitive bidding, provided the purchase does not conflict with local regulations. Requests for clarification are due November 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The SCADA platform is based on Badger Meters (formerly SmartCover/Data Flow Systems) technology, which the City has standardized across its lift stations, potable water wells, and water tower. Vendors must provide evidence of Florida licensure and professional qualifications, and must carry comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 combined single limits, naming the City as additional insured. Vendors must acknowledge all addenda within their submissions. Submissions are filed electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal. The listed jurisdiction is Pasco County.

Evaluation proceeds in two steps: Step 1 reviews responsiveness and responsibility, and Step 2 applies evaluation committee scoring against specified criteria. Vendors selected for further consideration will be notified of oral presentation requirements, with interviews not exceeding 45 minutes per vendor. Hourly rates and fees are solicited from short-listed candidates by email. The committee ranks vendors and presents recommendations to the City Manager for presentation to City Council. Pricing is negotiated with the top-ranked vendor, and if negotiations fail, the City proceeds to the second-ranked vendor. Vendors may take exceptions to terms where not explicitly prohibited, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject them. The contract is subject to Florida law and to annual appropriations by the City's legislative body.