Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with CDM Smith for the WWTFS Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming Part 3 Project, CIP #650348-100005.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD), sought a Professional Services Agreement to provide integration, programming, and telemetry services for various DOSD facilities and systems. DOSD facilities include two large interconnected municipal wastewater treatment plants, a bio-solids composting facility, the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC); remote telemetry sites including 14 sanitary pump stations, 16 storm pump Stations, 8 biofilter sites, 4 stream gauge sites, 6 floodwall gate houses, and 30 flow meter sites; Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; and other systems. These facilities perform critical missions on a 24/7 basis, and this contract may be required to provide services around the clock or at outdoor remote locations. This work is part of the City’s continuing program to upgrade and maintain SCADA, Telemetry, and Process Control Systems to provide efficient, reliable, cost-effective operations, data collection, data storage, and enhanced safety. The SCADA, Telemetry, and Process Control Systems need design support, integration and programming work, frequent adjustments, alarm management, troubleshooting, repairs, and hardware and software upgrades. The agreement will include on-the-job training for City personnel.
2. PROCUREMENT
The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services website and the Bonfire website from September 14, 2022 to October 10, 2022. The city received one response and it was from CDM Smith. The proposal was deemed responsive and was fully evaluated by the Evaluation Committee.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: CC-000180 | MAJ | EXP 10/07/24 | Vendor #000180
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
An emergency de...
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