Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) generally refers to an industrial computer system that monitors and controls a process. In the case of the transmission and distribution elements of electrical utilities, SCADA monitors substations, transformers and other electrical assets. Sensors (either digital or analog) and control relays that directly interface with the managed system. Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs) serve as local collection points for gathering reports from sensors and delivering commands to control relays.

Additionally, SCADA systems are crucial for industrial organizations and companies in the public and private sectors to control and maintain efficiency, distribute data for smarter decisions, and communicate system issues. The SCADA software processes, distributes and displays the data helping operators and employees analyze the data and make important decisions. State and municipal utility departments use SCADA to monitor and regulate water flow, reservoir levels, pipe pressure and other factors. Effective SCADA systems can result in significant savings of time and money.

The current SCADA system in the City of Miami Beach is outdated and no longer applicable for software updates. Therefore, the system requires removal and replacement with a new SCADA contract. In order to consider a contract, the City of Miami Beach is seeking qualified proposers to respond to this RFP for an all-inclusive SCADA package that includes engineering, design, integration and installation of a radio-based or equal form of communication, internet accessible SCADA system including PLC. The SCADA system will be for remote monitor and control of potable water storage tanks and pumping station, wastewater pumping stations, stormwater pumping stations, and all associated monitoring stations (flow, pressure, etc.).

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.  Please Reference, Appendix C, Page 29, RFP 2018-233-KB for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (attached).

   

• SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.  Please Reference Section 0300, Page 12 RFP 2018-233-KB for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (attached).  

• CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION.  Please Reference Section 0400, Page 14, RFP 2018-233-KB for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (attached).  

The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and Commission authorize the issuance of the RFP 2018-233-KB for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Grant funding will not be utilized for this project.