Utilities Scada Upgrade Package 3

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic responses for the Utilities SCADA Upgrade Package 3 (Project Y23-737), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative targeting 103 utility locations, including 80 wastewater pump stations and 23 reclaimed water stations. The project involves replacing existing SCADA panels with new equipment, installing advanced instrumentation such as level transmitters, pressure transducers, and 24VDC solenoid valves, and implementing a complete system upgrade with Siemens S7 series PLC components. Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by January 17, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference having been held on December 12, 2022, and the question submission deadline of December 21, 2022. Respondents are required to provide comprehensive documentation including shop drawings, test procedures, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranty information. The project mandates rigorous testing protocols, including operational readiness tests, field acceptance tests, and a 30-day site acceptance test to ensure a fully functional SCADA system.

The procurement has established a 0% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) subcontractor utilization goal, though bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontractor outreach and compliance. Contractors are required to be registered with the E-Verify system and must provide performance and payment bonds. Insurance requirements are extensive, covering workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability with specific coverage limits. The total estimated project cost is $3,271,760, with a project timeline of 390 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 420 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed date. Bidders must submit references demonstrating experience with similar SCADA panel installation projects and comply with local and state regulations regarding construction contracts. Successful vendors will need to provide detailed technical documentation and meet stringent quality assurance standards throughout the implementation process.