According to a draft document from the department, “The county intends to enhance the security and functionality of its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) radio infrastructure, modernizing the system to improve monitoring and control capabilities across a 43-square-mile coverage area.”
All necessary hardware, software, migration services, spare parts, programming service applications, support services, workstations, repairs and ongoing staff training must be provided to qualify for the opportunity.
Other objectives required by the department include:
- Engaging a contractor with proven expertise to provide long-term system reliability through comprehensive support services, including 24/7 technical support and regular updates to address any system issues
- Integrating robust cybersecurity measures to protect the system against unauthorized access and ensure the integrity of system operations
- Enhancing the system’s capacity and geographical coverage to effectively manage and monitor operational data from critical infrastructure components, supporting both current and future operational needs
- Ensuring a well-planned migration to the new system that minimizes downtime and operational disruptions during the transition while maintaining continuous monitoring and control
- Ensuring seamless integration of the new SCADA telemetry system with existing network infrastructure, supporting both serial and Ethernet communications and enabling efficient data exchange and interoperability
