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MAY 14 1991 <br />BOOK Sj PAGE -305 <br />DATE: APRIL 30, 1991 <br />TO:. _ FRAN BOYNTON <br />PURCHASING MANAGER <br />THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO <br />DIRECTOR OF UTILI SER ICES <br />FROM: ROBERT O. WISEMEN, P. E. <br />'ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER <br />DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES <br />i <br />..SUBJECT: BID NO. 91-56 (SCADA SYSTEM) <br />ANALYSIS <br />The three bids received are as follows: <br />1. Data Flow Systems $50,620.00 (with 4 RTU's) <br />2. 'Westerman Controls $69,500.00 <br />3. Vericom Scada Systems $70,000.00 <br />The Data Flow Systems will enable us to go into multi -bases network <br />in the future when it is so desired. It proposes a fully configured <br />486-25 MH personal computer beyond what is originally specified. <br />A standarA warranty is as requested in the specifications. Three of <br />the TAC II users list from the lowest bidder had been contacted for <br />their comments. They are completely satisfied. <br />RECOMMENbATION <br />The staff of the Department of Utility.Services recommends the award <br />of this contract to Data Flow Systems, Inc., to purchase SCADA <br />Systems with only (2) two RTU1s in the amount of $41,060.00, <br />including performance and payment bonds and, by doing so, approve <br />the forthcoming contract document. A copy of the requisition is <br />attached. <br />Thank you for your assistance. <br />Commissioner Eggert was not sure just what the Scada System <br />was, and Administrator Chandler explained that it relates to our <br />wastewater collection system. It ties into a main computer at <br />the wastewater plant and to the lift station and monitors flows; <br />it is a monitoring system for our lift stations. <br />Board members had questions as to whether 2 RTUs are <br />adequate, and this was confirmed by the Administrator. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- <br />missioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously awarded <br />Bid #91-56 to Data Flow Systems as being the lowest, <br />most responsive, and responsible bidder meeting <br />specifications, in the amount of $41,060 for 2 RTU's <br />only as recommended by staff. <br />4 <br />