SCADA telemetry system study and survey

The Town of Manchester Water and Sewer Department is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive SCADA Telemetry System Study and Survey through RFP #24/25-87, located in Manchester, Connecticut, within Hartford County. The project aims to assess the current telemetry system's infrastructure across multiple sites including wells, pump stations, and tanks, with key objectives of documenting telemetry components, conducting field surveys, evaluating equipment condition, and reviewing communication performance and cybersecurity compliance. Deliverables will include a detailed assessment of the town's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) infrastructure, with specific focus on identifying operational deficiencies and providing actionable recommendations to enhance communication reliability and system efficiency. The evaluation criteria for this procurement are weighted across four areas: quality of proposal (20 points), demonstrated experience (20 points), understanding of project scope (30 points), and fee competitiveness (30 points). Key dates include a deadline for questions on July 2, 2025, and a proposal response deadline of July 9, 2025, at 11:00 am. The project involves a comprehensive infrastructure serving 16,500 domestic service lines, 1,047 fire and irrigation services, with an average daily water delivery of 5 million gallons.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires compliance with the Town of Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates specific wage rates for eligible employees. Proposing firms must provide detailed organizational information, including related experience, staffing, project approach, and litigation history. The contract includes extensive insurance requirements with multiple coverage types and minimum liability limits. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the town reserves the right to shortlist vendors and conduct interviews to select the most appropriate contractor. The RFP indicates that potential bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification form, with potential exemptions for organizations employing fewer than 25 eligible employees, having annual contract values less than $25,000, or qualifying as charitable foundations or nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income taxation. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the infrastructure's scale suggest a significant investment in improving the town's SCADA telemetry system.