IFB 2026-080 Scada Server Replacement

Union County Water, North Carolina, is requesting sealed bids on two identical SCADA/OT servers and related equipment with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time, and written questions due June 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to Juan Rodriguez-Cruz at Juan.Rodriguez-Cruz@unioncountync.gov.

The scope covers equipment only — two 2U rack-mount servers with dual-socket Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 256 GB memory, specified storage configurations, redundant power supplies, and networking capabilities. Acceptable manufacturers are Dell, HPE, or approved equals. Both servers must include Microsoft Windows Server 2025 licensing. Installation, SCADA/OT integration, activation, migration, configuration, and system cutover are excluded from this solicitation and will be handled separately by the County. Delivery is to 4600 Goldmine Road, Monroe, NC 28110.

All pricing must be all-inclusive, covering equipment, components, manufacturer support and warranty, delivery, and freight. Bidders must furnish five-year 24/7 technical support with next business day on-site service. Completed bids must include bid forms, warranty documentation, product technical specifications, delivery timeframes, and any deviations from specifications.

Bidders must hold current business licenses, maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 aggregate, comply with E-Verify requirements, and maintain drug-free workplace policies. No set-asides, incumbent information, or specific contract value is identified. The County will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder within 120 days of bid opening. Sealed bids are submitted to Union County Procurement and Contract Management Department, 610 Patton Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110.