Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Support Services

The Vendor is required to provide on-call or as-needed professional services for on-call supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system support services including but not limited to: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) replacements, installation, integration and configuration support services.
- It is anticipated that the primary use of these services will be for all areas of Utilities that utilize SCADA and/or PLC control systems.
- These controllers utilize different software, programming languages and system standards.
- Update control loop and control strategy narratives where modifications to existing facilities are needed as part of the PLC replacement. These shall be prepared in a manner that City operations staff can easily understand. Revise drawings as necessary to reflect changes.
- Create new control narratives as needed to perform programming software conversions.
- Perform removal and installation services of programmable logic controllers in existing control cabinets in accordance with City SCADA standards.
- Procurement of parts, components, and materials required to complete the work for new and modified control systems/PLCs.
- During a capital project, Service Provider would be responsible for coordinating with equipment vendors regarding the new equipment. Meetings and/or field visits may be required to determine the best way to integrate the new equipment into the City’s system.
- Review of functional acceptance testing documents.
- Coordinate and oversee any electrical contractor with field wiring terminations and labeling in control panels. Additionally, the Service Provider may be requested to provide oversight of functional acceptance tests conducted by any contractor, which may include complete end-to-end tests and strategy field testing.
- Involvement in control strategy narrative design with City Staff, equipment vendors and engineering and consulting firms.
- Update control loop and control strategy narratives where modifications to existing facilities are needed. These shall be prepared in a manner that City operations staff can easily understand.
- Provide/review installation and startup testing procedures for newly installed equipment.