Scada System Development for Stormwater Pump Stations

The City of Port Arthur, Texas is requesting qualifications from engineering firms to develop, design, and implement a comprehensive SCADA system for up to seven municipal stormwater drainage pump stations, with qualifications due October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time and applicant names read aloud at 3:15 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Qualified firms must demonstrate minimum annual revenue of $5 million for the past three years, bonding capacity of at least $2 million, professional liability insurance of $2 million minimum, and general liability insurance of $1 million minimum. No set-asides or preference programs are identified.

The scope encompasses system assessment, centralized SCADA server development with redundant backup systems, integration with existing pump station equipment and controls, real-time monitoring and control capabilities, operator interface development, cybersecurity framework implementation, system commissioning, operator training, and development of standard operating procedures and maintenance protocols. The project will proceed through qualification review, followed by Request for Proposals issuance, design phase, implementation phase, and commissioning and training, though specific dates for subsequent phases are not provided.

Evaluation criteria weight technical qualifications at 35 percent, project team qualifications at 25 percent, past performance and references at 25 percent, and firm qualifications and stability at 15 percent. Submissions must include a cover letter, firm information, project team details, relevant experience documentation, technical approach, and project management approach, with a maximum page count of 20 pages. One original and three duplicate copies plus a USB drive are required. Estimated project value is not disclosed. Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice date in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act. The City reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications, waive minor irregularities, and negotiate with the selected firm.