Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Substation Controls Upgrade Service

Ephrata, WashingtonWashington, USADue Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Client: Ephrata, Washington
RFP Number: CSE-24908
Posted: 10/16/2026
Category: CCTV and Security Services and Supplies
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The government authority in Ephrata, WA requires a contractor to provide supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) substation controls upgrade services. The scope encompasses installing, integrating, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and cutting over new SCADA equipment, network communications, control panels, wiring, fiber connections, and power supplies. Additionally, the contractor must perform field investigations, retrofits, panel modifications, demolition of obsolete equipment, documentation updates, and operational cutovers. Eligible contractors must operate onshore within the USA, and all performance must occur onsite. The buyer will evaluate submitted proposals for this flexible procurement vehicle, which will operate under work authorizations over a one-year contract term. Interested vendors must submit their proposals directly to the issuing government agency in accordance with their procurement guidelines.

Key solicitation details

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The District is seeking to prequalify experienced electrical, controls, and SCADA integration contractors for a competitively bid Unit-Priced Time and Materials Public Works Contract. The contract supports SCADA modernization activities at the White Trail and Braden Substations. Designation as a pre-qualified contractor is required to be eligible to bid as a Prime Contractor.

Issued by: Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington
Questions due: no later than five business days prior to the due date of the prequalification submittal
Submission Deadline: November 3rd 2026, 2:00PM PST
Advertise and post solicitation: Q4 2026
Contract Award: Q1 2027
Contract Completion: Q4 2027
How to submit: Courier (Federal Express or United Parcel Service only), hand delivered/dropped-off, or email
Submission details: Submit three copies by courier/hand delivery to Beau Schwab, Procurement Officer, Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, WA, 30 C Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823, or email to [email protected].
Contract term: Contract completion targeted for Q4 2027
Place of performance: White Trail Substation (47°09'43.90"N 119°43'33.66"W) and Braden Substation (47°05'21.54"N 119°43'37.76"W), Washington
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 Personal Injury, $2,000,000 General Aggregate, $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate. Workers Compensation & Stop Gap Employers Liability: $1,000,000. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000. Excess/Umbrella Liability: $5,000,000. Professional Liability/Network Security: $10,000,000 per claim/aggregate. Surety bonding capacity letter required.
Funding: Washington State prevailing wages under RCW 39.06.020, Title 51 RCW, Title 54.04 RCW

How proposals are evaluated

Experience in successful completion of similar work
Qualifications and experience of proposed project personnel

Scope of work

SCADA equipment installation and replacement
RTU and PLC installation, configuration, and testing
Network switch, router, and communications device installation
SCADA panel modifications and wiring
Fiber optic and communication system connections
Point-to-point verification and testing
System commissioning and cutover support
Troubleshooting and corrective modifications

Minimum qualifications

Registered contractor under provision of RCW 18.27
Unified Business Identifier (UBI) nine digit number per RCW 18.27 and 19.28
In the business of installing utility automation, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, substation electrical construction, and commissioning services
Onsite Superintendent with at least 10 years experience with similar SCADA equipment installations in a Utility Substation and minimum five SCADA projects
Proposed Project Manager with at least 10 years experience performing work with similar types of post tension anchors
Proposed Scheduler with minimum 3 years experience, certified in Primavera Project Planner (P6) or approved alternate software

Documents to include with the bid

Application for Contractor Prequalification
List of principal officers, length of time with company, and years of experience
List of clients served within the last three years with project details
Copy of contractor registration number per RCW 18.27
Company Resume setting forth experience, technical qualifications, and organizational ability
Letter from surety company stating bonding capacity limits
Organizational chart identifying key personnel and management structure
Resumes and proof of employment for key onsite personnel (Superintendent, Project Manager, Scheduler)
List of applicant-owned specialty equipment
Technical proposal for installing the project (work sequencing and estimated rate of progress)

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