REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BUD TICKEL, Water Systems Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: CHRISTOPHER CARROLL, Water System Supervisor
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to new software integration for the Water Division's SCADA system. (Request for Proposal 3401) (Citywide):
1. Award software integration services agreement to Partners In Control, Inc., dba Enterprise Automation to provide the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility Vijeo CitectSCADA and Modicon Unity Pro PLC Software Integration for the Department of Public Utilities, Water Division in an amount not to exceed $1,204,814
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City
Body
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council award a services agreement in the amount of $1,204,814 to Partners in Control, Inc,. dba Enterprise Automation for the integration of Vijeo CitectSCADA Software and Modicon Unity Pro PLC Software for the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Due to continued technical problems, obsolescence, and lack of support for the existing Factory Link and Modicon Concept PLC SCADA software, a new supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software system is required to effectively support the critical operation of the NESWTF. The integration of Vijeo CitectSCADA Software and Modicon Unity Pro PLC Software will resolve these technical issues. Partners in Control, Inc., dba Enterprise Automation has been determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the software integration services. Funding for this services agreement is included in the FY2015 budget.
BACKGROUND
The NESWTF SCADA system currently consists of Factory Link SCADA software running on virtual ...
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