STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to exercise the second of two, one-year renewal options, with Prime Controls, LP for maintenance and support of the supervisory control and data acquisition system for the Water Utilities Department - Not to exceed $185,523.91 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This Supplemental Agreement will continue to provide maintenance and support for the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for the Pumping Division of the Water Utilities Department (DWU). The SCADA system located throughout the entire water delivery area allows for automated control of pump stations, data logging, and regulatory reporting of operations. The current system was installed in 2010 and requires periodic maintenance. Maintenance includes patches, updates, technical, and customer service support to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
DWU utilizes this SCADA system to effectively monitor, and control 21 water storage tanks and 29 pump stations located throughout its 5,017-mile potable pipeline network. DWU provides drinking water and fire flow protection to approximately 2.6 million people in the City of Dallas and 23 customer cities. The Water Utilities Department service area covers over 700 square miles and is divided into 18 pressure zones.
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