Incident Response (IR) & Disaster Recovery (DR) Plans for Operational Technology (OT) Environment

The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) is seeking qualified consulting firms to develop comprehensive Incident Response (IR) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Plans specifically for its Operational Technology (OT) Environment. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) targeting technical consulting services to create detailed run books and response strategies for six District facilities serving Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Key deliverables include developing technical documentation and plans to guide staff in responding to and recovering from incidents impacting critical operational technology infrastructure, which encompasses non-internet connected systems such as SCADA platforms, programmable logic controllers, databases, and data historian systems. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with methodology receiving up to 40 points, task examples 15 points, company qualifications 20 points, level of effort 15 points, and cost 10 points. Critical dates for this procurement include a pre-proposal meeting on September 11, 2025, proposal submissions due by September 30, 2025, potential consultant interviews scheduled for October 16-17, 2025, and an anticipated contract award in November 2025. Proposers will need to demonstrate extensive experience in developing comprehensive incident response and disaster recovery strategies for industrial control system environments.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The contract will be awarded on a time and expenses basis with a "not to exceed" amount, though the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears open to a wide range of qualified technical consulting firms with expertise in operational technology incident response and disaster recovery planning. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The project's scope suggests a need for vendors with specialized knowledge of industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and comprehensive emergency response planning for critical infrastructure. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate deep technical expertise in developing resilient response strategies for complex operational technology environments, with a particular focus on maintaining continuous operational capabilities for water district infrastructure.