Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. for software licenses and support for the GE Proficy GlobalCare Complete. There is a need to purchase two (2) additional keys for the iClient Runtime v.5.8 for the SCADA Control System. One (1) license each will be utilized by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center.
The GE Proficy GlobalCare Complete software is the software utilized by the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center and the Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants for their plant wide control systems. The software is responsible for all controls throughout the plants and monitors the operations. There are two (2) products being covered by this support agreement. The iFix 5.5 is the control software for supervisors and operators, which is used to control all plant processes and systems and the iHistorian 5.0 which records a historical database for some 20,000 points that are monitored daily at the Division of Sewerage and Drainage facilities.
The quote for the purchase of the two (2) additional keys including support, was prorated to September 13, 2016, to keep it on the same expiration schedule as the existing software licenses and support. The support for the existing software licenses is for one (1) year expiring on September 13, 2016.
GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. is the developer of the software and has a partnership with Gray Matters Systems to provide all support and maintenance of the software. This legislation is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 for Sole Source procurement.
SUPPLIER: GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. (54-1393332) Expires 2/26/2016
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