Water System Faulty Programmable Logic Controler Replacement

The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, has a requirement to replace the faulty Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) of its Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) and integrate BACnet communication to enable connectivity with the Building Automation System (BAS). This upgrade will allow the Facilities Team to monitor water levels, production, and distribution to Embassy buildings in real time, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

The existing PLC, an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200, has experienced a fatal internal failure and must be replaced.

All interested vendors are requested to submit their best and final quotation no later than July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Bujumbura time, for the following requirement:

Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) System – PLC Supply, Installation, Programming, Integration, Testing, and Commissioning Services

Vendors must provide a detailed and itemized price quotation. Lump-sum or incomplete pricing that does not clearly identify individual components and services may not be considered during the evaluation process. Each line item should include sufficient detail for technical and price analysis.

The quotation should, at a minimum, include the following categories:

1. Staff Services

Technical personnel
Labor costs
Travel expenses
Accommodation and per diem (if applicable)
Engineering and programming services
Testing and commissioning services

2. Materials and Equipment

PLC hardware and accessories
BACnet communication modules and interfaces
Software licenses (if applicable)
Control panels, cables, connectors, and related components
Any additional equipment required for a complete installation

3. Installation and Commissioning

Removal of existing PLC
Installation of new PLC and associated equipment
Programming and system configuration
BAS integration and BACnet communication setup
Functional testing
System commissioning
Operator training and documentation

Please ensure that all proposed...