HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Water Plant SCADA, Networking, Access Control, and Surveillance Updates RESOLUTION NO. 24-169
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR WATER PLANT SCADA,NETWORKING,
ACCESS CONTROL,AND SURVEILLANCE UPDATES
FOR THE WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT,
CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Water Treatment Plant operators utilize a complex Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to assist in the operation of the wells, treatment plant,
pump stations, and elevated tanks in the distribution system. The components currently in place
were installed in 2017. To continue maintaining the system at a high level of performance, a major
hardware and software update is required; and,
WHEREAS, staff negotiated with the original system integrator that installed the control
and security systems when the treatment plant was constructed. The Purchasing Division agrees
that a negotiated single source award is appropriate and is consistent with the City's Purchasing
Policies and Procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of single source contract to Automatic Systems Company of Ames, Iowa, for Water
Plant SCADA,Networking, Access Control, and Surveillance Updates in the amount of$349,933
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9ch day of April, 2024.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 91h day of April, 2024.