Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. (Schneider Electric), via the City’s Invitation for Bid process, for the Dublin Road Water Plant (DRWP) Automation Upgrade, CIP No. 690567-100000, in an amount up to $4,572,980.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $4,574,980.00.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system software and hardware is typically upgraded every 5 to 7 years to maintain manufacturer support and compatibility with supporting hardware and software. The current SCADA system was installed in 2016 and by 2025 the software and hardware will have been in operation 24/7 for 9 years and likely be at end-of-life. Operating systems generally have vendor support for a period of six years which will put the entire system in need of replacement. Replacing the SCADA system will resolve vendor support issues and provide a more efficient water treatment operation. The work includes new servers and software upgrades to the SCADA system that runs the water plant, training for city staff on the new system, and upgrades to radio communication systems for remote sites operated by the plant using the system.
This project is located within the following Community Planning Area: Citywide (99).
TIMELINE:
All work shall be substantially complete within 730 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with the Final Completion to occur within 760 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in May 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $4,572,980.00, includes a 20% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might lat...
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