Title
User Configurable Open System Field Control Units - Request for Award - RFA-2122-WPC-359 (Ordinance S-48910)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Control Systems International, Inc. to provide User Configurable Open System Field Control Units for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of this agreement will not exceed $1,120,000.
Report
Summary
This agreement will provide User Configurable Open System (UCOS) Field Control Units (FCU) for the Water Services Department. The FCUs are programmable automation controllers, which supervise processes such as chemical treatments and filter management. The FCUs directly scan, control equipment, and execute event-driven logic within the water and wastewater plants. Failure to maintain and replace these units in a timely manner will result in violations and non-compliance fines from regulatory agencies.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Sole Source. Control Systems International, Inc. (CSI) developed the UCOS licensing, software, and FCUs. UCOS is the sole system used by operators at all Water Services facilities to control and treat water and wastewater. CSI is the only entity that is authorized to license the UCOS FCUs and to provide technical services.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about Sept. 1, 2022, for a two-year term with three one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value will not exceed $1,120,000 for the five-year aggregate term.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.