Standardization and Programming of Red Lion DA70A Remote Terminal Units (RTU)

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), a water agency serving approximately 1 million people across 601 square miles in western Riverside County, California, is seeking proposals for RFP 3837 to standardize and program six Red Lion DA70A Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) operating on Crimson 3.2 software. The project's primary objectives include developing standardized configuration templates, establishing communication protocols, creating programming templates for various site types, and setting up routine configurations for the RTU Upgrade Project. Proposers will be evaluated based on firm qualifications, personnel experience, project approach, references, pricing, and ability to meet insurance requirements. The proposal submission deadline is August 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PDT, with an anticipated project completion date of December 31, 2025. Key deliverables include developing configuration templates, setting up communication protocols, creating programming templates, establishing routine configurations, and providing training to EMWD personnel. The compensation will be on a time and expense basis, with the maximum payment to be determined during proposal evaluation.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will require close collaboration with EMWD's Information Systems department and adherence to strict computing and data management policies, including compliance with the district's comprehensive Computing Policy and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7. The contract will involve working with specific infrastructure, including two facilities: the B4160 Quail Valley Booster (a 3-pump tank level controlled booster) and the L3351 Baxter Lift (a two-pump analog controlled lift station). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be structured with monthly invoicing and payment within 30 days of receipt. Proposers must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience and provide three non-EMWD customer references. The selected vendor will be required to maintain various insurance policies, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability, with specific coverage amounts for each type.