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Committee approves $45,900 SCADA upgrade bid for pumping station

City of West Allis committee meeting (Public Works/Utilities and Public Safety committees) · November 6, 2025
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Summary

A committee approved Energex's $45,900 bid to upgrade SCADA monitoring at a local pumping station; staff said the upgrade will add a cellular link for real‑time visibility of pump runs and generator status but will not provide remote control.

The committee voted to approve a $45,900 bid from Energex to upgrade SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) monitoring at the Grama State pumping station.

Staff explained the upgrade replaces an older, phone-based alert system installed by MSD in the early 2000s with a cellular connection that will allow staff to see when pumps run and when power or generators activate. Staff emphasized the system "doesn't control it; it just you can see exactly what's happening," meaning the upgrade is for monitoring and alarms rather than remote control of pumps.

Alderman House asked what SCADA stands for. Committee discussion clarified SCADA refers to supervisory control and data acquisition; the upgrade will improve situational awareness by providing real-time alerts and status. A motion to approve Energex's bid was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

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