South Water Reclamation Facility Programmable Logic Controllers Replacement

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed bids for the South Water Reclamation Facility Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Replacement project (Solicitation Y22-786-ZR). The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade of the facility's existing control systems, specifically replacing multiple Siemens S7-300 PLCs and Operator Interface Terminals with Siemens S7-1500 PLCs and TP2200 OITs across approximately 16 different facility locations. The project requires a highly specialized System Supplier who is a Siemens Solutions Partner with at least 10 years of automation experience in water/wastewater facilities. Key deliverables include complete equipment replacement, program migration, SCADA software modifications, and electrical system improvements, with strict requirements that only one PLC can be replaced at a time and each replacement must operate successfully for seven consecutive days before proceeding. The sealed bids are due on April 19, 2022, at 4:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for March 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Orange County reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The contract includes specific requirements for Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, with an overall goal of 25% M/WBE subcontractor and supplier participation. Workforce employment goals are set at 18% minority and 6% women employees, and bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these diversity objectives. Bidders are required to be licensed by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation and provide proof of appropriate licensing. The project has a total estimated cost of $3,370,385, with a contract completion timeline of 420 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 450 consecutive calendar days for final completion. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond and utilize the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform for electronic submission. The successful contractor will be responsible for comprehensive documentation, testing, training, and ensuring a fully integrated and functional control system that maintains continuous facility operations throughout the replacement process.