The Vendor is required to provide SCADA network upgrade services include:
- Task 1: Project Management
• Bi-weekly project progress meetings
• Project admin support
• Assist the district during panel fabrications
- Task 2: backhaul network
• Provide, install, configure and test all backhaul microwave radios per design drawings; this includes two (2) licensed 11 GHz microwave links, three (3) licensed 23 GHZ microwave links and required dish antennas.
• Provide technical assistance to the district on creating dedicated fiber links between office and treatment plant SCADA servers
• Provide and install all mounting hardware for backhaul radios on the existing mast except underground location where a new galv. pipe will be installed.
• Provide and install all cat 6 outdoor grade cables required including surge arrestors
• Facilitate and coordinate with FCC for five (5) PTP licensed links
• Provide technical training on using, troubleshooting and maintaining radio equipment
- Task 3: AP and remote sites
• Provide and install redundant-configured AP stations, three (3) sector and one (1) OMNI antennas for the backhaul sites
• Provide, install, configure and test remote radios in the existing panels at remote sites
• Provide, install and align a new antenna on the existing mast at remote sites
• Configure and test all radios
• Provide, install, configure and test at least two (2) cell modems in the main office and dam site
• Work with Verizon to integrate LRD to the SCADA LAN via cellular network
• Provide technical training on using, troubleshooting and maintaining radio equipment
- Task 4: network configuration and training
• Program all new backhaul network equipment including new switches and routers
• Conduct bench test for the new backhaul network; radio links will be simulated by using Ethernet cable connections.
• Develop cut-over plans and work with district team to transit from legacy network to the new network
• Document as-built network drawings and back up as-built configuration files
• Assist the district to set up new SCADA firewalls for remote access
• Provide one (1) day training on network equipment
- Task 5: SCADA improvements
• Review and evaluate the existing programs, including the plc and HMI programs, and provide recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity measures
• Provide technical assistance on migration existing PLCS and HMI to the new network
• Work with the district for SCADA firewall setup and testing.
- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Pre-Proposal Meeting (Mandatory) Date: May 20, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 28, 2025