Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-133014

MBTA Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Upgrade for Power SCADA System

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking proposals for the upgrade and modernization of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) within its power SCADA system. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - Procurement & Logistics Department - Contact: Katie Kroeger - Scope of Work: - Modernize 17 existing RTUs at various stations and substations - Furnish and install equipment including processing modules, power supplies, input/output panels, connector cables, integrated circuit chips with system firmware, laptops, and user interface software - Install new Supervisory Terminal Blocks (STBs) and ensure proper wiring and interconnection - Configure new processing platforms to match existing units - Perform start-up activities, field testing, and coordinate with MBTA Power Department - Products & Quantities: - 6 SCADA RTU upgrade kit processing modules - 10 status point input panels - 10 control relay panels - 10 analog input panels - 5 power supplies - 10 interconnecting cables - 5 integrated circuit chips with system firmware - 2 laptops - 2 copies of user interface software - 17 RTU upgrade platforms - 17 Supervisory Terminal Blocks (STBs) - Services: - Installation, configuration, wiring, start-up, and field testing for all RTUs and STBs - Technical Requirements: - RTUs must communicate with the power SCADA master terminal unit via fiber optic cable over MBTA's secure wide area network - Must support Distributed Network Protocol version 3.0 - Exchange data with intelligent electronic devices and programmable logic controllers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with MBTA minimum insurance standards and prevailing wage rates - Site security and adherence to Massachusetts electrical and safety codes - Warranty period of at least one year after final acceptance, with some components warrantied for five years - Liquidated damages for delays beyond milestone dates - No specific OEMs are mentioned; vendors must provide all necessary equipment and labor for the upgrade.

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting proposals for the upgrade of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). The scope includes furnishing all equipment required to modernize the RTUs, including processing modules, power supplies, input/output panels, connector cables, and other accessories to comprise a fully functional system. The contractor will install new equipment within existing enclosures, configure the new processing platform to match existing units, perform start-up activities, and complete required field tests. The project involves modernizing 17 existing power SCADA RTUs to communicate via fiber optic cable over the MBTA secure wide area network and exchange data with intelligent electronic devices and programmable logic controllers.

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