Heating Plant Controls and SCADA System Replacement

The State University of New York at Buffalo is soliciting proposals under RFP #25AJB0173 for the replacement and commissioning of its heating plant controls and SCADA system. The project requires a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, engineering, and programming to install a fully integrated system, including Boiler Burner Management Systems, Combustion Control Systems, and Balance of Plant controls. The scope encompasses the fabrication of UL508A-listed control panels and the delivery of comprehensive documentation, such as electrical schematics and O&M manuals. The contract term is five years, with a phased delivery approach involving engineering, procurement, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and final performance verification under real operating conditions. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, and must be submitted via the ShopBlue e-procurement system. The award will be based on a best-value composite score, with technical qualifications weighted at 70% and cost at 30%. Bidders must meet specific Minority and Women Business Enterprise goals, with targets set at 15.90% for MBE and 14.10% for WBE. Compliance with NFPA 85, NEC standards, and New York State Prompt Payment Legislation is required. Additionally, contractors must maintain commercial liability and property damage insurance with minimum limits of 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 4,000,000 dollars aggregate.