RFQ SCADA Upgrade 2026

Location:	California
Posted:	Apr 2, 2026
Due:	May 1, 2026
Agency:	City of Ceres
Type of Government:	State & Local
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Public Works Department

Request for Qualifications

April 1, 2026

City of Ceres

Systems Integration Upgrade

The City of Ceres is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified System

Integrators (SIs) to provide professional services. The intent of this RFQ is to identify

firms with technical expertise, certifications, financial stability, and local presence

necessary to successfully support and deliver services for critical infrastructure and

automation systems. The City is seeking to upgrade its existing SCADA system to

incorporate best management practices and industry standards in connectivity,

cybersecurity, and reliability.

SOQ must be received at:

City of Ceres

Public Works Administration Office

2220 Hackett Road

Ceres, Ca. 95307

Joshua.Casas@ceres.gov

Statement of Qualifications Due Date

Friday, May 1, 2026

2:00 pm PST

Questions related to this SOQ shall be sent by email (no phone calls or other contact)

and must be directed to: Joshua.Casas@ceres.gov

Subject: Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents must meet all of the following minimum qualifications. Failure to

demonstrate compliance may result in disqualification.

A. Location Requirement

The System Integrator must be located within a 100-mile radius of Ceres, CA

B. UL508A Certification

The System Integrator must hold a valid UL508A certification.

Respondents must provide verifiable proof of certification from the official UL website as

part of their submission.

C. Required On-Staff Certifications

The System Integrator must employ the following certified professionals on staff at the

time of submission:

ISA Registered/Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Proof of current certification must be included.

IEC/ISA 62443 Certified Cybersecurity Expert

Proof of current certification must be included.

D. Financial Stability

Respondents must provide their most recent financial statements.

Additionally, respondents must disclose the following for the past five (5) years:

Any litigation involving the firm

2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Respondents shall submit a Statement of Qualifications with a maximum of 26 single

sided pages or 13 double sided pages that includes, at a minimum:

• Company overview and contact information

• Cover Letter

• Relevant technical expertise

• Experience in municipal SCADA systems

• Proof of location within the required radius

• UL508A certification documentation

• Copies of all required staff certifications

• Most recent financial statements

• Disclosure of litigation history (past 5 years)

• Organizational Chart for this contract

• References

SOQ must be no larger than 26 single-sided pages to include all pages, including the

cover page, back cover, and everything in between

3. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The City of Ceres reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive informalities,

and request additional information as necessary to evaluate qualifications.

4. CONTACT INFORMATION

All questions regarding submissions, process, or SOQs shall be sent to

Joshua.Casas@ceres.gov and will be answered in the form of an addendum. Each

vendor interested in this project shall notify the City by email to ensure they are on the

list to receive the addendum. All correspondence for this project will only be by e-mail.

5. SUBMITTING SOQ

All SOQs shall be received in the City of Ceres Public Works Administration office by

Friday, May 1, 2026, no later than 2:00 pm. PST

6. EVALUATION

City of Ceres

Public Works Administration Office

2220 Hackett Road

Ceres, CA. 95307

Submissions will be reviewed for completeness and compliance with the minimum

qualifications listed above. Only those firms meeting all requirements may be

considered for further evaluation or selection.

The submissions will be graded according to the following chart.

Criteria Categories

Qualifications of Key Personnel

Points

Possible Awarded

Demonstrated ability to provide the requested scope of

services; experience with similar systems and projects of

comparable complexity.

Approach to Providing the Requested Statement of

Qualifications

Understanding of the RFQ objectives and scope, including

SCADA and/or network support methodologies.

Innovation/Creative Approach

Innovative or cost-effective solutions that improve

reliability, efficiency, or cybersecurity.

References

Quality of performance and reliability as reported by

previous clients.

Total Points

100

There will be no formal bid opening.

The Firm being awarded this contract will be required to enter into a standard City of

Ceres professional services agreement.

Important Dates:

RFQ issue date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

RFQ request for clarification or information due: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Addendum issued: Thursday, April 23, 2026

SOQ due: Friday. May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Council Award, tentative date: Monday, June 22, 2026

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	RFQ SCADA Upgrade 2026
Category:	Bid & RFP Opportunities
Status:	Open

RFQ SCADA Upgrade 2026

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