Wastewater Treatment Facilities Feasibility (WWTF) Study Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) is seeking a Professional Services Agreement that provides integration, programming, and telemetry services. DOSD facilities include two large interconnected municipal wastewater treatment plants, a bio-solids composting facility, the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC); remote telemetry sites including ((14) Sanitary Pump stations, (16) Storm Pump Stations, (8) Biofilter sites, (4) Stream gauge sites, (6) Floodwall Gate Houses, and (30) Flow meter sites); Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; and other systems. These facilities perform critical missions on a 24/7 basis, and this contract may be required provide services around the clock or at outdoor remote locations. This work is part of the Citys continuing program to upgrade and maintain SCADA, Telemetry, and Process Control Systems, to provide efficient, reliable, cost-effective operations, data collection and storage, and to enhance personal safety. The SCADA, Telemetry, and Process Control Systems need design support, integration and programming work, frequent adjustments, alarm management, troubleshooting, repairs, hardware and software upgrades. The agreement will include on-the-job training for City including but not limited to video training modules, written installation and modification procedures for specific tasks and hands on training. It is anticipated that the initial contract will be authorized in the amount of $500,000 for a one year period, and the contract will have two annual renewal options of $500,000 each. Adjustments to fees and scope will be made by contract renewal based on annual proposals, as requested by the City. The duration of the contract may extend beyond the overall 3 year period based on assignment window of tasks. GOALS: MBE/WBE Contract-specific subcontract goals are required for this contract. In order to receive credit for the participation of a MBE/WBE subcontractor, the consultant must use MBE/WBEs certified by the City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the time of bid. Note: a certified MBE or WBE awarded a contract as a prime consultant may count 100% of the dollar value of the work it intends to perform with its own forces toward the applicable contract participation goal. The MBE/WBE contract specific goal is: 8%. Questions Direct questions via e-mail only to: Contract Manager, DPUCapitalRFP@columbus.gov.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
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Division 11 -	Equipment.