Radio Frequency (RF) Consulting Services SCWA SCADA Communications Network

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA), a public benefit corporation located in Oakdale, New York, is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Consultant to design and field test a new wireless communications network for their existing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system throughout Suffolk County. The primary objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP No. 1669A) is to develop a comprehensive RF consulting service that will enhance the county's water infrastructure communications capabilities. Prospective bidders must submit their electronic proposals via www.BidNetDirect.com/new-york no later than December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the SCWA Production Control building in Bayshore, NY, and attendance is critical, as failure to attend will result in bid disqualification. RFP documents are available for download on www.scwa.com and www.BidNetDirect.com/new-york, where potential bidders can also find posted questions and answers related to the project.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate in this bidding opportunity. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the document, the comprehensive nature of the SCADA communications network project suggests a significant technology investment. The project will require a consultant with specialized expertise in radio frequency design, wireless network engineering, and integration capabilities with existing water authority communication systems. The RFP is issued directly by Jeffrey W. Szabo, Chief Executive Officer of the Suffolk County Water Authority, indicating this is a formal procurement process for critical infrastructure technology. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the project appears to be focused on developing a new wireless communications network to replace or enhance the current SCADA system's communication infrastructure. Interested firms must demonstrate technical proficiency in RF consulting, wireless network design, and the ability to successfully field test and implement complex communication systems for municipal water infrastructure.