CivicInfo BC #RFP 1220-20-620-2026

District of Port Hardy SCADA System Upgrade and Support for Water and Wastewater Facilities

The District of Port Hardy is seeking proposals for a comprehensive upgrade and ongoing support of its SCADA (System Control and Data Acquisition) system for water and wastewater treatment facilities. - Government Buyer: - District of Port Hardy Utilities (British Columbia) - OEMs and Vendors: - Rockwell (iFix platform – current system) - VTScada (target platform for upgrade) - Products/Services Requested: - Assessment and documentation of existing SCADA systems, PLCs, networks, and communication protocols - Design and implementation of a fully integrated VTScada environment - Migration from Rockwell iFix to VTScada, including hardware and software upgrades - Network and cybersecurity improvements, with adherence to modern best practices - Operator and administrator training, and provision of complete as-built documentation - Ongoing technical support and maintenance for 2 to 5 years, including 24/7 support, licensing, updates, and future system modifications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive security evaluation and implementation of cybersecurity best practices - Preference for solutions that are not vendor-locked or reliant on a single service provider - Detailed migration planning and support during system cutover - Work to be performed at multiple municipal water and wastewater facilities in Port Hardy, BC, with the main location at 7360 Columbia Street

Description

The District of Port Hardy is seeking proposals for the assessment, design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of its System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for water and wastewater treatment facilities. The project involves upgrading the existing Rockwell iFix platform to VTScada and providing ongoing technical support for a term of two to five years. The scope includes comprehensive evaluation, migration planning, system design, implementation, training, and 24/7 support. Proposals are due by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

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