Res 051-2022 Purchase SCADA from Prime Controls $905,000 04/19/2022 Resolution No. 51-2022
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award the Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Control System Project for the
water treatment system to Prime Controls, L.P. in the amount of
$905,000.00
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls operates and maintains a potable water
treatment and distribution system.
WHEREAS, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)control system
is a critical component for the operation of the water treatment system and has outlived
its useful life and is in need of replacement.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls received 2 bids for the project and Prime
Controls, L.P. was found to be qualified to complete the work for the replacement of the
SCADA system for the water treatment system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute the contract with Prime Controls, L.P.
in the amount of $905,000.00 to replace the SCADA control system for the water
treatment system.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of April, 2022.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CityClerk
BID TABULATION
PROJECT:CITY OF WICHITA FALLS WTP
SCADA IMPROVEMENTS CWF22-233-12
BID DATE:04.+05!2022
Prime Controls, LP RLC Controls,Inc
CONTRACTOR: EST_ Lewisville,TX McKinney,TX
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANT.UNIT BID BID
1 Project Lump Sum 1 LS $904,000.00 $1,143,594.38
2 Fall Protection Equipment 1 LS $1,000.00 $0.00
TOTAL BASE BID $905,000.00 $1,143,594.38
Black&Veatch Corporation
Row BLACK &V E AT H 5420 LBJ Freeway,Suite 400,Dallas,TX 75240 USA
v.1 469-513-3t O E Si IvaEA@bnr.com
April 7, 2022
City of Wichita Falls WTP SCADA Improvements Project
1300 7th Street B&V Project 410157
Wichita Falls,TX 76301 B&V File 14.4100
Attention: Ms.Teresa Rose, P.E.
Deputy Director of Public Works
Subject: Recommendation of Award for Contract CFW27-233.12
The bid opening for the City of Wichita falls WTP SCADA Improvements Project was conducted on
Tuesday April 5, 2022. A total of two (2) Bids were received and are tabulated below:
Bidders(Listed Lowest to Highest Bid Amount) Base Bid Amount(Items No-1&2)
1. Prime Controls,L.P. 5905,000.00
2. RLC Controls,Inc $1,143,594.38
The Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for the Base Bid items was$946,550.The bid
spread between the 2 bids received (26 percent difference)is indicative of a competitive bidding
environment. It is our opinion that the bids received are reasonable for the work to be performed. Only
4 potential bidders could have submitted a bid due to pre-qualifications.
As indicated above, Prime Controls, L.P.submitted the lowest Base Bid in the amount of S905,000.00.
The Base Bid consisted of two Bid items.We have reviewed the costs presented for each of the two Bid
Items that make up the Base Bid and feel the costs presented are reasonable.
Wehave previous satisfactory working experience with Prime Controls,L.P. in several projects across
the State of Texas-We understand The City of Wichita Falls has been satisfied with Prime Controls,L.P.
performance on the projects Prime Controls, L.P. had done for the city. It is our opinion that Prime
Controls, L.P. is capable of satisfactorily performing the work under this contract.
We recommend that the City of Wichita Falls award the WTP SCADA Improvements Project to Prime
Controls, L.P.with a Contract Amount of$905,000.00.
If there are any questions or if you wish to further discuss our recommendation,please do not hesitate
to contact u5.
Building a World of Difference:
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Regards,
BLACK&'VEATCH CORPORATION
Black&Veatch Corporation—Registration F-258
Eudomar A. Silva, P.E.
Project Manager
cc. Mr. Russell Schreiber,P.E.,City of Wichita Falls