Title
HSQ Miser SCADA System Replacement Servers, Parts, and Services Requirements Contract - RFA 2324-WPC-593 Request for Award (Ordinance S-50720)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with HSQ Tech, Inc. to provide system replacement servers, parts, software upgrades and telephone support for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,050,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide system replacement servers, parts, software upgrades and telephone support for the HSQ Miser SCADA (Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisition) System. This system is used for monitoring and controlling the process of water distribution for remote facilities. Without Support from the manufacturer, failures would go unresolved which may cause a disruption of water delivery to our customers.
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: Special Circumstances Without Competition. The HSQ Miser System software and hardware is proprietary to HSQ Tech.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 3, 2024 for a 5-year term with two 1-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,050,000 for the 7-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 Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.