HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0038) M&C 20-0833City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/10/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0833
LOG NAME: 60SCADA RFP SUPPORT - ARCADIS
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $548,797.00 to Prepare
Engineering, Performance and Contractual Standards and Specifications to be Incorporated into a Request for Proposals for the Replacement of
the Existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) for the Water Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. in the amount not to exceed $548,797.00 to prepare
engineering, performance and contractual standards and specifications to be incorporated into a request for proposals for the replacement
of the existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA); and
2. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the amount of $548,797.00 in the Water Capital Projects
Fund for the SCADA Replacement Project (City Project No. 103086) from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Water Department utilizes a SCADA system to monitor and control the water treatment and distribution facilities, along with remotely located
sanitary sewer lift stations. The existing SCADA system, initially installed in 1987, utilizes proprietary components, and is in need of replacement
A SCADA feasibility study was performed in 2019 (City Secretary Contract No. 51039) which documented the existing infrastructure needing
replacement, evaluated various technologies, and developed a migration plan, conceptual network architecture, and cost estimates.
Arcadis U.S., Inc. was recently selected through an RFQ process to provide assistance to the City in the preparation of engineering standards,
specifications, and contract requirements necessary for the future issuance of a request for proposals for the replacement of SCADA system. As
part of that work, Arcadis will also provide technical support throughout the procurement process.
M/WBE — A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Water Department andapproved by the M/WBE
Office because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplieropportunities are negligible.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified - All Funds project within the W&S Capital Projects Fund and
upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the W&S Capital
Projects Fund for the SCADA Replacement project to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the agreement. Prior
to an expenditure being incurred, the Water Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head:
Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Alexander Pierce 8401