HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0043) M&C 22-0197City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 03/29/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0197
LOG NAME: 13P21-0201 SCADA SOFTWARE CC WATER
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a One -Time Purchase of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software and a One Year Technical
Support Agreement with Inductive Automation LLC, in an Amount Up to $243,195.00, Authorize Nine One -Year Renewal Options in the Amount of
$47,070.00 for the Water Department and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a one-time purchase of supervisory control and data acquisition software and a one year technical
support agreement with Inductive Automation LLC, in an Amount Up to $243,195.00,
2. Authorize nine one-year renewal options in the amount of $47,070.00 for the Water Department; and
3. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount of $243,195.00 in the Water and
Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the SCADA Replacement project (City Project No. 103086) to
effect a portion of water's contribution to the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The Water Department approached the Purchasing Division to procure supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software and a
technical support agreement. The software will replace the current SCADA software which was deployed in 1987. The current software has many
features and configurations that no longer meet the department's needs and technology standards. The City utilizes this SCADA software to
monitor and control water treatment processes in water treatment plants and to ensure water distribution to citizens of Fort Worth and surrounding
cities. The software also assists the department in maintaining historical data to fulfill data requests from customers' cities and for report
compilation to be used by analysts, the plant operation division, the maintenance division, and the billing division.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) consisted of detailed specifications regarding the software and support requirements. The RFP was advertised
in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on October 13, 2021, October 20, 2021, October 27, 2021, November 3, 2021 and November 10, 2021. The City
received four proposals.
Proposals were evaluated on best value criteria including the proposer's ability to meet the City's technical requirements and cost. Staff from
the Water Department evaluated the proposals submitted and recommend awarding a one-time purchase of SCADA software and a technical
support agreement with Inductive Automation LLC.
The one-time cost for licensure is $196,125.00 with a $47,070.00 annual maintenance cost. The agreement will have a one-year term with nine
one-year optional renewals $47,070.00 at the City's option. Renewals do not require specific City Council approval, provided that the City Council
has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy City's obligation during the renewal term.
Description
Amount
All software, modules, drivers, and licenses cost (one-time
cost)
$196,125.00
First year maintenance cost
$47,070.00
First year subtotal
$243,195.00
9 years maintenance optional renewals
$423,630.00
Total
$666,825.00
It is the practice of the Water Department to appropriate its Capital Improvement Program plan throughout the fiscal year, instead of within the
annual budget ordinance, as projects commence, additional funding needs are identified, and to comply with bond covenants. The actions in the
Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) will appropriate funds in support of the Water's portion of the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Years 2022-
2026 Capital Improvement Program, as follows:
Capital Fund
Project Name
FY2022 CIP
Authority
Budget
Revised
Name
Appropriations
Change
FY2022
(Increase /
Budget
Decrease)
56002-W&S
103086-
$0.00
This M&C
$243,195.00
$243,195.00
Capital
SCADA
Projects Fund
Replacement
Project
Appropriations for the SCADA Replacement Project, are as depicted below:
Fund
Existing
Additional
Project
Appropriations
Appropriations
Total*
W&S Capital Projects
$0.00
$243,195.00
$243,195.00
- Fund 56002
Project Total
$0.00
$243,195.00
$243,195.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Funding is currently available in the Unspecified -All Funds project within the W&S Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of funding the Scada
Replacement project.
A waiver of the goal for M/WBE subcontracting requirements is approved by the Diversity and Inclusion Department, in accordance with Ordinance
No. 225165-10-2021 (the Business Equity Ordinance), because the application of the purchase of goods or services is from sources where
subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible.
In addition, an administrative change order or increase 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. Upon City Council
approval, this agreement shall begin upon execution.
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 recommendations 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 recommendations and award 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. Reginald Zeno 8517
Originating Business Unit Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Expedited
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Anthony Rousseau 8338
Christopher Harder 5020
Cynthia Garcia 8525
Cristina Camarillo 8355