RFP for SCADA Intergration and Maintenance Services

The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) is seeking proposals for on-call SCADA System Integration, Support and Maintenance Services through RFP-25-002. The procurement targets qualified firms to provide comprehensive technical services across multiple WRD facilities, including the Albert Robles Center, Robert W. Goldsworthy Desalter, Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced Water Treatment Facility, and two recycled water turnout structures. Specific services include maintaining and updating server hardware, network communications, Aveva Systems Platform software, and Schneider PLC and remote IO hardware and software. The selected consultant will be responsible for after-hours alarm and control issue response, documentation updates, and ensuring SCADA system operability. Evaluation criteria include Project Team and Qualifications (20 points), Project Understanding and Approach (20 points), Performance on Similar Projects (25 points), Billing Rates (25 points), and Organizational and Support Services (10 points). The RFP was issued on September 2, 2025, with proposals due on October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, and a potential Board award date of November 4, 2025.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity in business participation, offering an additional 5 bonus points for firms demonstrating at least 10 percent participation by Small Business Entities (SBE), Disabled Veteran Business Entities (DVBE), or local Business Entities (LBE). The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two optional one-year extensions at WRD's discretion. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the WRD Procurement Portal, with strict formatting and compliance requirements. Subconsultants must be carefully documented, with detailed information about their business classifications, certifications, and specific contributions to the project. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, a sample proposal in the exhibits suggests a potential project value around $135,000, with significant emphasis on engaging diverse businesses. The procurement process requires comprehensive documentation, including monthly utilization reports tracking subconsultant participation, certifications, and invoiced amounts.