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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Thunderbird Communications Inc. for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Support Service, for a Total Cumulative Amount Not-to-Exceed $171,880.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 50141600, 26441610)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda's (City) sewer and stormwater collection systems rely on a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to remotely monitor and control the operation of more than 50 wastewater and stormwater pump stations throughout Alameda. The SCADA system provides real-time monitoring, alarm notifications, communications, and operational data that are critical to maintaining reliable pumping operations, preventing sanitary sewer overflows, and protecting public health and the environment.
Staff recommends approval of a five-year sole source agreement with Thunderbird Communications Inc. (Thunderbird), which has provided SCADA support services to the City for several decades and possesses extensive institutional knowledge of the City's unique system configuration. In addition, Thunderbird is the only authorized Motorola integrator in Northern California, and the City's SCADA system includes a Motorola radio network. Due to the specialized nature of the system, the consultant's demonstrated performance, and the significant risks associated with transitioning these services to a new provider, staff recommends awarding the agreement on a sole source basis.
BACKGROUND
The City uses a SCADA system to monitor, control, and collect operational data from more than 50 sewer and stormwater pump stations located throughout Alameda. The system serves as a critical operational ...
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