Prequalification of Professional Services Associated with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

The River Authority is seeking to prequalify up to seven firms to provide professional services related to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, with the goal of enhancing flood monitoring, facilities management, and wastewater conveyance and treatment controls across Texas. The prequalification process aims to establish a pool of qualified SCADA professionals that can be engaged over a period of up to five years, supporting various projects within the authority’s scope. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 00343, was posted on October 13, 2025, with a response deadline of November 13, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between five million and fifteen million dollars, reflecting the significant scope and complexity of the anticipated projects. The primary point of contact for inquiries is E. Hanson via email. The scope of work, as outlined in related documents, emphasizes developing a comprehensive SCADA System Master Plan that includes system assessment, needs analysis, gap analysis, vendor evaluation, and the formulation of a capital improvement plan. The planning process is scheduled to commence with the RFQ release in November 2025, leading to contract awards in December 2025, with an eight-month timeline for completing the master planning efforts by August 2026. The documents also include detailed references to project objectives, responsibilities, and performance measures, ensuring clarity on deliverables and expectations. This prequalification process is a preparatory step to facilitate future procurement of specialized SCADA services and systems upgrades, supporting the River Authority’s mission to improve flood control, infrastructure reliability, and wastewater management through advanced monitoring and control systems.