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Council approves sole-source contract to upgrade Well 3 control systems, authorizes up to $220,000
Summary
City staff recommended using Control Systems Northwest (the city's SCADA integrator) to install a variable-frequency drive, manual transfer switch and generator port at Well 3; council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a services agreement not to exceed $220,000.
City staff recommended sole-sourcing upgrades at Well 3 to Control Systems Northwest (CSNW), the integrator that implemented the city's SCADA system, arguing familiarity with the existing programming would reduce cost and risk compared with rebidding.
"CSNW ... they know best of, kind of our system, know the ins and outs," a staff presenter said while summarizing the background and options. Staff described the proposed scope — a variable frequency drive upgrade, manual transfer switch and generator port — and noted the project quote came in just over $200,000; staff asked the council to authorize a not-to-exceed amount of $220,000 to cover design review and contingencies.
A councilor moved to approve the resolution to sole-source the project and authorize the city manager to sign a services agreement with Control Systems Northwest not to exceed $220,000; the motion passed with affirmative votes and the chair stated "Motion carries." The council recorded the approval but did not amend the city's procurement policy at the meeting.
