HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0209) M&C 21-0464City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/22/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0464
LOG NAME: 60HSQ TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize an Agreement with HSQ Technology, A Corporation, to Provide Original Equipment Manufacturer Replacement Parts, Equipment,
Repairs, Professional Services, and Maintenance Services for the Miser Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System for the Water
Department in the Annual Amount of $150,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize an Agreement with HSQ Technology, A Corporation, to provide original equipment
manufacturer replacement parts, equipment, repairs, professional services and maintenance services for the Miser Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition System for the Water Department in the annual amount of $150,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Water Department will use this agreement with HSQ Technology, A Corporation to purchase replacement parts, equipment, repairs,
professional services, and maintenance and support for the existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System used in water
production plants and the distribution system. HSQ Technology, A Corporation is the documented sole source provider and manufacturer of the
hardware and software for the SCADA System.
No guarantee was made that a specific amount of goods will be purchased. The Water Department anticipates spending $150,000.00 during this
agreement period.
AGREEMENT TERMS — Upon City Council's approval, this agreement shall begin on July 1, 2021 and expire June 30, 2022.
RENEWAL OPTIONS - This agreement may be renewed for up to four (4) additional one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not
require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligation during this
renewal term.
BID ADVERTISEMEMT - This procurement is exempt from the competitive bidding requirements as provided under Section 252.022(7)(A) of the
Texas Local Government Code because HSQ Technology is the sole provider and distributor of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
replacement parts, equipment, repairs, professional services and maintenance services for the Miser Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) System.
ADMININSTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative increase or change order may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed
by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been
appropriated.
DVIN - A waiver of the goal for Business Equity subcontracting requirements was requested, and approved by the DVIN, in accordance with the
applicable Ordinance, because the waiver request is based on the sole source information provided.
The project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the Water & Sewer Fund to
support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the purchase agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Water
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Patty Wilson 8411
Heather Oakes 8252
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