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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER k A
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2011
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE WATER TREATMENT SCADA
SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADES FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of the purchase of SCADA System software
upgrades for the Water Treatment Plant from Process Control Dynamics for the
amount not to exceed $36,226.20.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 200 -43360 -534 -0 Utility Enterprise
Fund /Permanent Capitol Maintenance /Water Supply Infrastructure Maintenance.
BACKGROUND:
Quotes were taken in accordance with city purchasing policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. Three vendors were
notified of the request for quote. Three quotes were received (see attached sheet).
The purpose of this purchase is to upgrade the SCADA software at the water plant.
The SCADA system is an essential part of the daily operation of the water treatment
plant as well as monitoring all the remote water tower sites and the numerous lift
stations.
The SCADA system was originally purchased in 1998 and has not had any major
upgrades since 2006. The recommendation to upgrade the software was based on
the renewal costs of the existing system which are far greater than purchasing a new
system. This upgrade will consist of purchasing a new software program and having
staff install and perform all the programming.
An evaluation of the quotes received was done by the Public Works Department to
determine if all the specifications were met and that the system would perform as
outlined in the specifications. Process Control Dynamics provided the lowest quote
that met specifications.
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of SCADA System software upgrades for
the Water Treatment Plant from Process Control Dynamics for the amount not to
exceed $36,226.20.
GR
Scada System Software Update
Process Control Dvnamics
Infolink USA
$58,513.53
Wonderware West 1 $75,172.40