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Reference Number

0000248545

Issuing Organization

City of Albany

Owner Organization

Water

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2020-32

Title

SCADA System Integration and Emergency Services

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2345.C8809751

Details

Location

United States, New York, Albany County

Purchase Type

Term: 01/01/2021 12:00 AM EST - 12/31/2021 12:00 AM EST

Piggyback Contract

Description

1. The City of Albany (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) by and through its Department of Water and Water Supply (hereinafter referred to as “AWD”) hereby requests Proposals from qualified entities to provide professional general integration and programming services to support the utility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (hereinafter referred to as “SCADA”) system. Proposers are requested to submit quotes for materials listed on the bid sheet annexed hereto as Appendix “A” and provides a Compensation Table Summary annexed hereto as Appendix “B.” Please refer to Section 6 of this RFP for further clarification.

1. AWD has identified the need for SCADA programming and integration services from an Automation Solutions Provider. AWD currently utilizes a dated version of Wonderware HMI residing on Windows server 2003 in the operating structure of the control system architecture. In 2018 AWD deployed the beginning phase of transition to Rockwell SCADA. Rockwell SCADA is now in production with only a small percentage of processes transitioned to the new system. The Legacy System requires specific programming tools and software as well as the expertise to incorporate and integrate today’s field instrumentation and control machinery into the aged control technology. The AWD SCADA system incorporates functional computing systems and panels, field instrumentation and control devices at; the Alcove Reservoir, Feura Bush Treatment Facility, Loudonville Reservoir, Pine Bush Pump Station, Colvin Pump Station, Harriman Tank, Washington Ave Extension Elevated Tank and certain Pressure Relief Valves throughout the distribution System. In September of 2017, with the assistance of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), AWD completed the process of a comprehensive network security evaluation utilizing the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET). DHS has directed AWD to make needed changes to the network architecture including software, hardware, organizational and management and specific standard operating procedural changes to fortify network security. Recent changes to the existing system include: network architecture centralization and lock down, replacement of legacy server devices, construction of new server rack with networking and other ancillary equipment, development of the VM and the virtual environment and development of the new SQL database as the background for monthly operating reports and electronic data entry. In recent years the treatment plant has seen major infrastructure revitalization and remodel throughout the facility. Due to these projects as well as the ever expanding need for accurate data collection and SCADA performance, AWD expect the selected Proposer(s) to have the ability to work in concert with other integration firms, electrical contractors, networking services contractors, design consultants or any other vendor working with the department. AWD is requesting quotations to provide assistance with programming and integration services, SCADA system development and transition, SCADA system upgrades, troubleshooting, database development, facility improvements, NIST and network security compliance, system improvements, emergency services (on-call) and materials procurement.

Dates

Publication

11/06/2020 12:35 PM EST

Question Acceptance Deadline

11/24/2020 05:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

12/01/2020 05:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Tom Dufresne

5184345321

TDUFRESNE@ALBANYNY.GOV

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic or Physical Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Proposers may submit Proposals electronically via BidNetDirect.com no later than December 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm. If a Proposer chooses to submit a Proposal by mail, then one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy (by flash drive or disc) of the Proposal must be received in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal Enclosed – RFP 2020-32 AWD SCADA System Materials and Related Services” no later than December 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the following address:

                              Laura M. Gulfo, Esq.
                              Assistant Corporation Counsel
                              City Hall - Room 106
                              24 Eagle Street
                              Albany, New York 12207