RFQ C5612440 - PVSP SCADA Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ #C5612440) for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance and Repair Services at Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP). The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive SCADA system maintenance for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including biannual maintenance inspections, equipment calibration, upgrades, emergency and non-emergency repairs, and programming support. Contractors must provide two SCADA service technicians who meet specific qualification requirements and possess either a valid C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor or C-10 Electrical Contractor license. Key procurement dates include RFQ release on November 22, 2024, with questions due by November 27, 2024, and responses to be published by December 4, 2024. The final solicitation is due on December 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with the contract period running from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and an option for one additional one-year extension. Evaluation will be conducted on an "All or None" basis, selecting the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder that meets all specified requirements.

The solicitation includes preferences for Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) participants, with DVBE incentive program goals ranging from 1% to 5%. Subcontracting is limited to 40% of the contract value unless specifically justified and approved. The contractor must maintain liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance. The total contract value is capped at $880,000.00 over the initial term, with parts estimates of $50,000 for the first fiscal year and $25,000 for subsequent years. Pricing will be structured with hourly rates for maintenance inspections, non-emergency repairs, and emergency services. Work authorizations for unanticipated tasks are limited to 10% of the original contract value, and amendments adding time or money cannot exceed 20% of the original agreement value. The SCADA system in use is RSLinx Classic Professional with Watcom SQL Engine Version 4.0 and Tesco, which potential contractors should be familiar with when preparing their proposals.