RFPQ - SCADA & PLC Upgrade & Integration

The Public Utilities Department is looking for an integration and automation company that can upgrade our current SCADA systems at our water treatment plant, remote water storage sites, three (3) water reclamation facilities. The current SCADA systems utilize GE’s platform i-Fix for which the last software upgrade was at least 7 years ago.

We will also need installation, programming, and integration of programmable logic controls (PLC) and human machine interfaces or HMI (touchscreens) at various locations. The main deliverables will be 1. a functional new SCADA platform utilized with new equipment and 2. during services, current SCADA system shall be functional and uninterrupted.

Background

All 4 treatment plants will need integration of new servers (3 each), workstations (5-7 per plant), PLCs (4-7 at each plant plus 7 remote sites), and 9 new HMI's at two plants. The plant PLC's would be purchased separately and likely to be Rockwell ControlLogic 5580 (1756-L81E) or 5590 (1756-L905TS) Controller. The HMI equipment would be purchased separately and likely to be the 2711P PanelView Plus 7 Performance Touch Screen. Note, the major hardware and SCADA licenses will be purchased by ACC with the exception of remote site PLC's cabinets would need replaced and likely use an Allen Bradley PLC, CompactLogix controller.

Preferred sequence would start at the water treatment and remote sites, then move to the three (3) water reclamation facilities. Some graphics may need to be updated but majority is accurate and reuseable.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26040
• Department: Public Utilities
• Department Head: - (-)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-22T18:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  The Public Utilities Department is looking for an integration and automation company that can upgrade our current SCADA systems at our water treatment plant, remote water storage sites, three (3) water reclamation facilities. The current SCADA systems utilize GE’s platform i-Fix for which the last software upgrade was at least 7 years ago.

  We will also need installation, programming, and integration of programmable logic controls (PLC) and human machine interfaces or HMI (touchscreens) at various locations. The main deliverables will be 1. a functional new SCADA platform utilized with new equipment and 2. during services, current SCADA system shall be functional and uninterrupted.

• Important Instructions for Hard Copy Sumittals —

  ONLY HARD COPY SUBMITTALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

  Two (2) hard copies of the complete signed application

  One (1) USB Flash Drive PDF format copy of the complete signed application

   

  Applications are to be delivered to:

  Unified Government of Athens‑Clarke County

  Finance Department, Purchasing Division 

  375 Satula Avenue                                          

  Athens, Georgia 30601

  Not later than 2:00 P.M. ET,  June 9, 2026

  Applications received after 2:00 P.M. will not be considered.

  Offerors are responsible for informing any commercial delivery service, if used, of all delivery requirements and for ensuring that the required address information appears on the outer wrapper or envelope used by such service. No responsibility shall attach to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for the premature opening of a proposal not properly addressed and identified, and/or delivered to the proper or improper address. Proposals via facsimile will NOT be considered. Additionally, emailed or electronic submittals will NOT be considered. 

  Hand delivered copies may be delivered to the above address ONLY between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

  The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any technicalities or irregularities, and to award the contract based on the highest and best interest of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	May 11, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	May 22, 2026, 2:00pm
  Response Submission Deadline:	June 9, 2026, 2:00pm The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Finance Department, Purchasing Division 375 Satula Avenue Athens, Georgia 30601 Hand delivered copies may be delivered to the above address ONLY between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Project Timeline —

  Goal is to start this Project by the late Summer or early Fall 2026 and conclude by end of 2027. The project is scheduled to move from one plant to the next in the sequence

  1. 1. J.G. Beacham WTP
     2. J.G. Beacham WTP Remote Sites (7x)
     3. North Oconee WRF
     4. Middle Oconee WRF
     5. Cedar Creek WRF

  The deliverables are that each area listed above each have a new SCADA system and associated new programmable components that is functional and accurate. Each site is completed within a reasonable time from starting (3-4 months). Planned downtime for installation to be coordinated with and approved by OWNER.

• Project Contact —

  Matt Adamson

  Assistant Director Engineering

  124 E Hancock Ave

  Athens, GA 30601

  Email: matt.adamson@accgov.com

  Phone: (706) 613-3490

• Procurement Contact —

  Edward Tulenko

  Senior Buyer

  375 Satula Ave

  Athens, GA 30601

  Email: edward.tulenko@accgov.com

  Phone: (706) 400-9883

• Equipment Needed —

  Goal is for ACC to pre-purchase all necessary new equipment and SCADA licenses. Vendor should be equipped with installing, integrating, and testing new equipment for functionality and accuracy.

  Deliverable is for equipment and or licenses to be pre-purchased and delivered in a timely manner by the project start time.

Submission Requirements

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