Description
The Town of Clayton, NC is seeking a qualified professional engineering firm to develop a comprehensive SCADA Master Plan for its water, wastewater, and electric utility systems, with an optional follow‑on implementation support task order. The effort is qualifications‑based; fee proposals are not part of the SOQ. The selected firm will assess the current SCADA/OT environment, define a ten‑year target architecture, perform gap analysis, create standards, and deliver a cost‑loaded implementation roadmap. Optional services may include detailed design, procurement assistance, cybersecurity implementation, and training. The work is expected to be completed within 12 months of notice to proceed.
• Part A (mandatory) – Current‑state assessment, future‑state vision, alternatives analysis, gap analysis, standards framework, and a phased implementation roadmap.
• Part B (optional) – Detailed design, procurement support, cybersecurity, construction‑phase services, training, and ongoing program management.
• Deliverables include inventories, assessment reports, architecture diagrams, cost models, staffing recommendations, and a final Master Plan report with executive summary and presentation.
• Required qualifications: demonstrated experience with multi‑utility SCADA master plans, electric distribution automation, and OT cybersecurity; PE, GICSP, CISSP, or ISA/IEC 62443 credentials are desirable.
• Key dates: Issue 28 Oct 2026, Questions due 16 Nov 2026, SOQ submission deadline 2 Dec 2026.