What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Carson, CA requires programmable logic controller replacement services for its water recycling plant. The selected vendor must design network and panel drawings, transfer control logic from existing controllers, and develop detailed HMI screens and reports. Additionally, the vendor must transfer and develop new software, recommission systems, and coordinate plant shutdowns for installation activities. The facility operates a pressurized microfiltration system upstream of reverse osmosis systems for refinery boiler feed treatment, alongside a biological filter providing tertiary recycled water for cooling tower nitrification processes. The buyer requires an onshore USA organization to perform the work offsite. The buyer has not specified a set budget and is looking for proposals. The provided text contains no details regarding evaluation criteria or key dates.
Scope of work
- Replace three process-level PLCs with Modicon M580s at the Torrance Water Recycling Facility
- Transfer and develop new software and recommission the RO and Biofor systems
- Design network and panel drawings, and transfer control logic from existing controllers
- Develop detailed HMI screens, reports, and associated SCADA programming
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing with start-up activities
- Maintain existing functionality at the DCS level for historizing, alarms, and controls
- Coordinate plant shutdowns for installation activities
- Conduct a baseline field loop check of all existing inputs and outputs for all equipment
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Completeness & Quality of Proposal | Not specified |
| Respondent Qualifications, Capabilities, and Experience | Not specified |
| Professional Qualifications of Key Personnel | Not specified |
| Technical Approach and Methodology | Not specified |
| References | Not specified |
| Cost Proposal | Not specified |
| Small Business Enterprise Incentive Points | Not specified |
| Local Business Enterprise Incentive Points | Not specified |
| Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Incentive Points | Not specified |
| Small, Local, and Veteran Owned Subs Incentive Points | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Attendance at the mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and mandatory Job Walk
- Proposals must be valid for a minimum of 90 days
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary Letter
- Qualifications, Capabilities, and Experience discussion
- Key Personnel resumes and list of subconsultants
- Technical Approach and Methodology
- References (minimum of 3 from the last 5 years)
- Price Proposal delineated by Task
- Compliance with Insurance Requirements Confirmation
- Minimum Requirements Compliance Confirmation
- Willingness to Provide Financial Information Confirmation
- Acceptance Confirmation
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submitted ONLINE through the e-procurement system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/westbasin before 2:00 pm on November 5, 2026.