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Consideration of approval of an emergency purchase of two Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computers for Water Utility Operations from Energenecs in the amount of $24,864
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A. Issue
City staff is requesting approval of an emergency contract with Energenecs in the amount of $24,864 to purchase and install two Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computers and associated software.
B. Background
The Department of Public Works Water Utility utilizes a SCADA computer system to monitor and control the operation of the City’s water system. The two SCADA computers were budgeted for replacement in 2024, however, the primary SCADA computer failed beyond repair on August 2nd, 2023. The backup SCADA computer, which is the same age, is now controlling the operation of the water system. If this SCADA computer were to fail the Water Utility would be forced to staff each pumping station 24-7 and perform continuous rounds of the water tanks to monitor water levels. With this being a very inefficient and costly way to operate the Water Utility, authorization was already given to Energenecs to supply the two SCADA computers.
C. Fiscal Impact
Contract with Energenecs in the amount of $24,864 to be paid through a fund transfer as needed from the
2024 Water Utility budget.
D. Recommendation
Approval of an emergency contract with Energenecs in the amount of $24,864 to purchase and install two Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computers and associated software.
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Recommendation: Common Council Approval