REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING SCADA RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The City of Lauderhill is soliciting qualified contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the replacement of the existing SCADA radio communication system.

The project includes furnishing, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of a complete SCADA radio network.

The City of Lauderhill is soliciting qualified contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to replace the existing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) radio communication system. The project includes furnishing, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of a complete SCADA radio network.

2.1 Work Locations and Infrastructure

The Contractor shall furnish and install all required SCADA radio equipment, antennas, towers, electrical systems, and communication infrastructure. The work includes upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), LS-35 site, City Hall, Westwind Park, and all remote terminal unit (RTU) locations.

All work shall be performed in accordance with industry standards and project design requirements.

2.2 Recommended Equipment

The following equipment is recommended:

• A lattice tower with three legs and a self-supporting configuration.
• A 100-foot above ground level (AGL) antenna tower at the WTP.
• A LS-35 antenna support tower consisting of a 60-foot AGL monopole or concrete pole with climbing stairs and a safety climb cable.
• Yagi antenna covering 890–960 MHz.
• ANT940F10 covering 870–965 MHz.
• Aviat (also known as 4RF) Aprisa SRi 900 MHz radio.

2.3 Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the project; obtain all permits; and comply with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations. The Contractor shall coordinate with City personnel to minimize disruption to operations.

2.4 Testing Commissioning and Acceptance

The Contractor shall perform all necessary testing to ensure proper system operation, including RF testing, communication verification, and system integration testing. Final acceptance will be based on successful completion of all testing requirements.

2.6 Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty on all equipment and workmanship. Any defects identified during the warranty period shall be corrected at no additional cost to the City.

2.7 Proposal Requirements

Proposals shall include a detailed cost breakdown, project schedule, and contractor qualifications. The cost proposal shall cover the complete SCADA radio replacement project and be submitted using *Attachment C* with supporting detail as needed.

**Submission method:** Solicitation documents should be submitted via IonWave at https://lauderhill.ionwave.net/. The City of Lauderhill will be accepting sealed proposals up to **2:45 P.M. EST, November 16, 2026**. Proposals received after 2:45 P.M. will not be considered.

Proposals must be signed by an authorized officer of the proposing firm, who has the legal authority to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the contractor.

Proposers certify that prices, terms, and conditions in their Proposal will be firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the bid opening date unless otherwise stated by the City.

All proposers must register with the City online at www.colvendor.com.

The Public Entity Crimes Affidavit, Foreign Entity Laws Affidavit, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit must be completed and submitted as part of the proposal.

Evaluation criteria (maximum points)

| Criteria | Points |
| --- | --- |
| Ability of Professional Personnel | 25 |
| Past Performance | 20 |
| Approach to Proposed Project | 20 |
| References and Performance Evaluations | 15 |
| Price | 20 |
| Local Lauderhill Business Preference | 10 |
| Total | 110 |

The Contractor shall furnish proof of insurance requirements. The City is to be added as an "additional insured" with relation to General Liability Insurance.

The completion period shall be established in the executed Contract Agreement.