SCADA Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities
See emerging pre-RFP opportunities from public-sector buyers this week based on contract renewal timing, meetings and job changes, and paired with verified contact info.
- The Board of Supervisors is set to consider a scope of work for an updated utilities management plan, funded by a one-time mid-year budget amendment with a competitive bid not to exceed $500,000.
- The utilities director recommended targeted field verification to address unknown water and sewer assets, noting the county lacks full knowledge of valves and hydrants.
- Board members voiced support for the asset assessment, citing the need to move beyond the outdated 2019 study and improve knowledge of the water distribution system.
- The plan is intended to inform capital planning and future borrowing decisions, with the board returning in…
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- The Kingsbury General Improvement District board will discuss and possibly direct the procurement method for replacing its obsolete, unsupported Water Treatment Plant SCADA network infrastructure.
- The district has budgeted $300,000 in FY 2026/27 for the SCADA upgrade, with $160,000 for equipment and $140,000 for labor.
- Jacobs assessed the existing SCADA system as urgent to replace, citing obsolete server and workstation that could fail, causing loss of remote access, data logging, and regulatory reporting.
- Staff reports multiple qualified SCADA firms have expressed interest, and the board is considering a qualifications-based…
- The West Valley Water District Board is set to vote on Resolution No. 2026-15 to approve and adopt the SCADA Master Plan, a formal roadmap for modernization.
- The plan documents that the HQ SCADA system runs on legacy Wonderware InTouch with a single Historian, lacking redundancy and experiencing intermittent slowdowns.
- It specifies projects including S-2 ($375,000) and S-3 ($200,000) to upgrade core infrastructure and migrate to AVEVA System Platform.
- The plan also budgets $450,000 for a radio communication upgrade and $48,000 for a cybersecurity reassessment, with additional projects for PLC standardization.
- The Infrastructure Advisory Board discussed the 18-month water and wastewater master plan update, which explicitly includes reviewing SCADA consistency and how the city controls the system.
- The city has a $3 million budget and a $4.6 million contract cap for the master plan update with Jacobs, with the contract to be submitted to the commission in October.
- Board members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, citing leaking pumps at existing stations and questioning whether hydraulic models are in scope.
- The master plan will assess pipes, pumping stations, and treatment facilities, aiming to produce a 20-year capital investment…
- The Township of the North Shore is weighing a $74,495.54 SCADA/PLC upgrade at the Pronto Water Treatment Plant, with staff recommending approval of a quote from Cond Electrical and Controls Inc. at the September 16, 2026 council meeting.
- The proposed project would migrate the existing FlexLogix PLC to a CompactLogix 5380, replacing legacy hardware and HMI software, and add a FactoryTalk View SE HMI on a Lenovo workstation.
- The scope includes XLReporter 2025 for water quality day log reporting on five-minute intervals, plus integration with the RACO Verbatim auto-dialer alarm system.
- The Township's 2026 capital budget already…
- The City of Rolling Meadows has budgeted $375,000 over FY2027-2031 to replace obsolete 1994-era SCADA instrumentation at its four pumping stations and Public Works building, which is no longer upgradeable.
- The City has allocated $150,000 in FY2027 to purchase and implement a new SCADA software program, replacing the system in use since 2018, with staff still verifying security requirements.
- Public Works staff plan to work with IT to confirm the new SCADA software meets security needs, with the intention of moving forward with the upgrade in 2027.
- The capital plan also includes $50,000 for upgrades to Pump Stations 2 and 5,…
- The West Valley Water District Board is set to vote on Resolution No. 2026-15 to approve and adopt the SCADA Master Plan, a formal roadmap for modernization.
- The plan documents that the HQ SCADA system runs on legacy Wonderware InTouch with a single Historian, lacking redundancy and experiencing intermittent slowdowns.
- It specifies projects including S-2 ($375,000) and S-3 ($200,000) to upgrade core infrastructure and migrate to AVEVA System Platform.
- The plan also budgets $450,000 for a radio communication upgrade and $48,000 for a cybersecurity reassessment, with additional projects for PLC standardization.
- The District has not yet chosen vendors or integrators for the proposed projects, leaving implementation contracts open for competition.
How to use pre-RFP signals
1. Shape the requirement
When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.
2. Time your outreach
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3. Arm your SDRs
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FAQs
What is a pre-RFP signal for scada systems?
A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a scada systems purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.
How early does Starbridge detect scada systems demand?
Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.
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- West Valley Water District's board adopted Resolution No. 2026-15, formally approving the SCADA Master Plan to modernize its two independent SCADA systems.
- The Master Plan cites the HQ system's legacy Tesco LIQ PLCs and single Historian as creating supportability and reliability risks.
- Obsolete radios and unmanaged switches at remote field sites are flagged for both operational reliability and cybersecurity risks.
- The plan proposes a $375,000 project to upgrade HQ infrastructure to a high-availability environment and migrate from Wonderware InTouch to AVEVA System Platform.
- A $250,000 project is defined for initial remote site PLC and control panel upgrades, though several implementation budgets and timelines remain pending final approval.
- The Board of Supervisors is set to consider a scope of work for an updated utilities management plan, funded by a one-time mid-year budget amendment with a competitive bid not to exceed $500,000.
- The utilities director recommended targeted field verification to address unknown water and sewer assets, noting the county lacks full knowledge of valves and hydrants.
- Board members voiced support for the asset assessment, citing the need to move beyond the outdated 2019 study and improve knowledge of the water distribution system.
- The plan is intended to inform capital planning and future borrowing decisions, with the board returning in November 2026 to act on the proposed scope.
- A decision on the scope and funding remains pending until the November 2026 board meeting.
- The Kingsbury General Improvement District board will discuss and possibly direct the procurement method for replacing its obsolete, unsupported Water Treatment Plant SCADA network infrastructure.
- The district has budgeted $300,000 in FY 2026/27 for the SCADA upgrade, with $160,000 for equipment and $140,000 for labor.
- Jacobs assessed the existing SCADA system as urgent to replace, citing obsolete server and workstation that could fail, causing loss of remote access, data logging, and regulatory reporting.
- Staff reports multiple qualified SCADA firms have expressed interest, and the board is considering a qualifications-based procurement approach rather than lowest bid for the specialized work.
- The board has not yet selected a vendor or procurement method, as staff seeks direction on the appropriate procurement approach at the September 23 meeting.
- The Infrastructure Advisory Board discussed the 18-month water and wastewater master plan update, which explicitly includes reviewing SCADA consistency and how the city controls the system.
- The city has a $3 million budget and a $4.6 million contract cap for the master plan update with Jacobs, with the contract to be submitted to the commission in October.
- Board members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, citing leaking pumps at existing stations and questioning whether hydraulic models are in scope.
- The master plan will assess pipes, pumping stations, and treatment facilities, aiming to produce a 20-year capital investment program.
- Whether hydraulic models will be updated or newly calibrated within the contract's scope remains an open point discussed during the meeting.
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