Town of Manchester

Buyer seeks a contractor to conduct a comprehensive study and survey of the telemetry system for its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) infrastructure. The project aims to assess the current telemetry system's condition, identify deficiencies, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance communication reliability. The water system includes 16,500 domestic service lines, delivers 5 million gallons daily, and consists of reservoirs, wells, pumping stations, and storage tanks. Buyer requires a thorough evaluation of 29 specific SCADA sites across their water distribution network.

• 6/6/2025 - Release Date
• 6/23/2025 - Question Submission Deadline
• 6/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience conducting SCADA telemetry studies
• Capability to assess telemetry reliability and equipment condition
• Knowledge of FCC regulations and DEEP standards
• Ability to identify deficiencies in communication systems

• Document all telemetry components at SCADA sites
• Evaluate telemetry reliability, coverage gaps, data loss rates, and latency issues
• Conduct site visits to inspect telemetry equipment at 29 SCADA locations
• Assess cybersecurity compliance with modern standards like NIST
• Identify telemetry deficiencies affecting critical water system assets
• Evaluate compliance with FCC regulations for radio telemetry
• Assess physical condition and compatibility of telemetry hardware
• Provide detailed recommendations for addressing identified deficiencies
• Create improvement plan with preliminary cost estimates by priority level
• Present findings and recommendations to department staff and stakeholders