Anacostia II WWPS PLC Upgrades project

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is soliciting bids for upgrades to the Distributed Process Control System (DPCS) at the Anacostia #2 Wastewater Pump Station. This project, identified as the Anacostia II WWPS PLC Upgrades (Contract CP7725A24, Solicitation 98587), involves the replacement, modification, and installation of control system components, including new PLC panels, UPS systems, power panels, instrumentation, network cabling, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment. The upgrade aims to modernize infrastructure, ensure ongoing operational reliability, and integrate the station's pump controls with WSSC's current SCADA standards. The contract includes demolition, wiring, installation, and comprehensive testing activities, with emphasis on coordination among electrical, instrumentation, and control system disciplines. The work site is located in Maryland, with the WSSC Production Department managing procurement and contract administration. The contract is structured as an Invitation for Bid with a contract term of three years and an estimated value up to $2.5 million. Minority and small local business engagement is encouraged, with a subcontracting goal of 15% recommended. Contractors must comply with Maryland prevailing wage laws, including posting requirements, apprenticeship ratios, and wage reporting. The bid includes lump sum pricing items, contingent unit price items such as drop ceiling modifications, and a $100,000 contingency allowance subject to engineer authorization. Detailed bid plans and specifications are provided, including professionally certified electrical schematics and installation guidelines. Installation of acoustical tile ceilings is also specified in accordance with ASTM standards as part of the project scope where applicable. The solicitation sets firm deadlines for site visits, question submissions, and proposals, requires vendor registration in the WSSC Supplier Portal, and specifies administrative and technical points of contact. The award decision is principally cost-based, with no formally published evaluation factors beyond the total base bid amount, and no specific FAR clauses or federal acquisition data are included in the documents provided.