Professional Integrator Services

The City of St. Pete Beach, Florida, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Professional Integrator Services to modernize its utilities SCADA system by transitioning from the current platform to Inductive Automation's Ignition system. The procurement encompasses comprehensive SCADA modernization services including installation and configuration of Ignition SCADA software on redundant industrial servers, implementation of Vision and Perspective modules for desktop and mobile access, standardization of six PLC programs across various station types, installation of rugged Verizon cellular modems at 19 lift stations, configuration of MQTT protocol and VPN failover routing, and design of custom human-machine interfaces with mobile and desktop access for unified data collection and reporting across 22 lift stations. The scope of work also includes centralized historian setup with 3-5 year data retention capabilities, comprehensive testing and commissioning, and provision of training and documentation. Qualified proposers must be licensed systems integrators with documented experience in Ignition SCADA deployments and municipal infrastructure projects, maintain professional liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, provide a one-year warranty on all hardware and software components, and submit at least three professional references from projects completed within the past five years. Proposals must include detailed pricing structured by category, including discovery, engineering/programming, field work, testing, documentation, training, and ongoing support with defined hourly rates and service level agreements for business and after-hours response times. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams, with a deadline for written questions on April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, and electronic proposal submissions required by April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST through the Bonfire platform, with public opening and reading at 10:00 AM the same day. The initial contract term is three years with options to extend for two additional one-year periods, and the target completion date is December 2026.

The RFP does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions on organizational types that can respond, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or a listed incumbent vendor. All proposals must be accompanied by current proof of insurance, a notarized contractor's proposal submittal, and compliance affidavits including Public Entity Criminal Affidavit and Non-Collusion Affidavit. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive irregularities, and request re-submissions. No specific funding amount or budget range is identified in the RFP materials; costs will be determined through the proposal evaluation process based on the comprehensive scope of services outlined in the solicitation documents. The Bid Form, available as an Excel attachment in the Bonfire filing system per Addendum 1, establishes the pricing structure that proposers must follow when submitting their responses. Interested organizations should contact the City's Procurement Manager at purchasing@stpetebeach.org for additional details or the Microsoft Teams meeting invitation for the mandatory pre-proposal meeting.