SCADA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR STORMWATER PUMP STATIONS

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Oct 20, 2026
Due:	Oct 28, 2026
Agency:	City of Port Arthur
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:
Solicitation No:	P26-058
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CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR

THOMAS KINLAW, III

MAYOR PRO TEM

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

TAYLOR L. GETWOOD

CAL J. JONES

WARREN PENA

KAALA JACOBS

DONALD FRANK, SR.

RONALD BURTON, CPM

CITY MANAGER

CHRISTE WHITLEY NED, TRMC

CITY SECRETARY

ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO

CITY ATTORNEY

September 22, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

SCADA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR STORMWATER PUMP STATIONS

DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00p.m., Central Standard

Time, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. (The clock located in the City Secretary’s office will be the official

time.) Applicant names will be read aloud beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in

the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend.

MARK ENVELOPE: P26-058

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) exact duplicate copies and USB

of your RFQ to:

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY SECRETARY

P.O. BOX 1089

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY SECRETARY

444 4TH STREET, 4th Floor

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications and Scope of Work should be directed in writing

to:

City of Port Arthur, TX

Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager

P.O. Box 1089

Port Arthur, TX 77641

clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov

Purchasing Division/Finance Department | Purchasing Manager, Clifton Williams,

P.O. Box 1089|444 4th Street| Port Arthur, Texas 77641| 409.983.8160 |Fax 409.983.8291

The enclosed REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) and accompanying GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS and SPECIFICATIONS are for your convenience in submitting

qualifications for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur.

Qualifications must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Qualifications

shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor’s name and address in the upper left-hand corner of

the envelope.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE BEFORE

OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFQ

submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the

firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFQ submittals will not be accepted.

Clifton Williams

Purchasing Manager

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REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS

SCADA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR STORMWATER PUMP STATIONS

(To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.)

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN

REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR’S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon

request.

In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the

reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the

enclosed bid would be appreciated.

NO BID is submitted:

this time only

not this commodity/service only

Yes

Does your company provide this product or services?

Were the specifications clear?

Were the specifications too restrictive?

Does the City pay its bills on time?

Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service?

Does your present work load permit additional work?

Comments/Other Suggestions:

Company Name:

Person Completing Form:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

Date:

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. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

SCADA System Development for Stormwater Pump Stations

City of Port Arthur, Texas

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1. Background

The City of Port Arthur, Texas seeks qualified engineering firms to develop, design, and implement

a comprehensive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for its municipal

stormwater drainage pump stations. Port Arthur, located in Jefferson County along the Texas Gulf

Coast, operates critical drainage infrastructure to manage stormwater and protect the community

from flooding events.

1.2. Project Scope

The selected engineering firm will:

• Assess the existing pump station infrastructure and control systems

• Design and develop a centralized SCADA system

• Integrate with the existing pump station equipment and controls

• Implement real-time monitoring and control capabilities

• Develop operator interfaces and reporting systems

• Implement cybersecurity framework and reporting system

• Commission and test the system

• Train the operators

• Develop standard operating procedures and maintenance protocols

1.3. Project Objectives

This project will:

• Enhance the operational efficiency of Port Arthur’s drainage (stormwater) pump stations

• Improve emergency response capabilities during flood events

• Reduce operational costs through automated monitoring and control

• Implement predictive maintenance capabilities

• Provide redundant communication systems for reliability

2. PUMP STATION INVENTORY

The SCADA system will integrate up to seven (7) pump stations throughout the City’s drainage system.

A detailed pump station inventory, capacities, and locations will be provided to qualified respondents.

3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. System Architecture

• Centralized SCADA server with redundant backup systems

• Distributed Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) at each pump station

• Secure communication networks (fiber optic, cellular, radio)

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• Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstations

• Historical data servers and reporting systems

• Mobile access capabilities for field personnel

3.2. Monitoring and Control Functions

• Real-time pump status and performance monitoring

• Water level monitoring in the wet wells and discharge points

• Flow rate measurement and totalization

• Power monitoring and electrical system status

• Alarm management and notification systems

• Remote pump start/stop capabilities

• Variable frequency drive (VFD) control integration

• Emergency backup power system monitoring

3.3. Communication Systems

• Primary: Fiber optic network, where available

• Secondary: Cellular communication systems

• Backup: Radio communications systems

• All systems must provide redundancy and failover capabilities

3.4. Cybersecurity Requirements

• Compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity

framework

• Network segmentation and firewall protection

• Multi-factor authentication systems

• Encrypted communications

• Regular security auditing and penetration testing

• Incident response procedures

3.5. Integration Requirements

• Integration with the City’s existing IT infrastructure

• Weather monitoring system integration

• Geographic Information System (GIS) integration

• Emergency management system interfaces

• Compatibility with existing Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens control systems

4. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Minimum Qualifications

• Firm Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineering firm in the State of Texas

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SCADA system design and implementation

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with municipal drainage (stormwater) SCADA

systems

• Demonstrated experience with stormwater management systems

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

Bid Number:	P26-058
Bid Title:	SCADA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR STORMWATER PUMP STATIONS
Category:	Consultant
Status:	Open

SCADA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR STORMWATER PUMP STATIONS

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