Instrumentation and control services

Toho Water Authority, an independent special district in Florida, is seeking Instrumentation and Control Services through Request for Proposal (RFP-25-005) to establish General Services Agreements with qualified contractors. The procurement aims to secure professional services for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) planning, designing, and integration, encompassing subsystems like electrical, instrumentation, servers, and network communications for utility systems. Specific services include PLC programming, HMI/OIT programming, SCADA networking, control panel supply, instrumentation installation and repair, and related utility system control services. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of experience managing instrumentation and controls, reside within 100 miles of Toho Water Authority, and be an Allan Bradley Certified Systems Integrator - Silver Level or Higher & Water/Wastewater Certified. The proposal evaluation will use a 100-point system, allocating points to background/experience (25 points), proposed methodology (25 points), key personnel qualifications (30 points), and base/extended rates schedule (20 points). Key dates include a proposal deadline of August 07, 2025, at 2 PM, with written questions accepted until July 23, 2025, and an initial evaluation committee meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes technical qualifications and regional proximity. Preferred certifications include Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Certificate, Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification, and Fortinet Network Security Expert Certification. The contract will have pre-determined billing rates and a set mark-up for materials and rental equipment, with an initial three-year contract period and an option to renew for an additional two years. Contractors must be prepared to work with existing platforms, specifically Allen-Bradley PLCs, GE iFIX, and VTScada systems. The solicitation targets integration with Toho Water Authority's extensive infrastructure, which serves Osceola County with 114,640 water customers, 17,478 irrigation customers, 108,506 wastewater customers, and 21,180 reclaimed water customers as of September 30, 2020. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and multi-year potential suggest a significant investment in instrumentation and control services.