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Home My WebLink AboutItem 11k - Purchase of SCADA System SoftwarePurchase Order for SCADA System software upgrade May 7, 2024 Page 1 of 3 DATE: TO: FROM: May 7, 2024 Honorable Mayor and City Council Paul Cranmer, Public Works Services Director By: John Corona, Utilities Superintendent SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER WITH INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF IGNITION SCADA PLATFORM SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,901.20 CEQA: Not a Project Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department (“PWSD”) uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software, commonly referred to as “SCADA”, to monitor the City’s water system equipment. The current SCADA system is proprietary software, which operates on outdated technology that is no longer supported and needs to be replaced. City staff performed an audit of existing equipment and available SCADA software systems and determined that Ignition SCADA Platform provided by Inductive Automation, is the most compatible SCADA software with Arcadia’s water system. It is recommended that the City Council approve a sole source purchase order with Inductive Automation, LLC for the purchase of the Ignition SCADA Platform software in the amount of $47,901.20. BACKGROUND The City of Arcadia water system contains 11 groundwater wells, 33 booster pumps, 15 reservoirs, and two forebays. Each water site contains various computer systems that operate and monitor the wells, boosters, and overall activity for each site. Because the water sites are operating 24 hours a day, it is necessary to constantly monitor the systems and address emergencies remotely and in real time. All modern water systems use SCADA to monitor and remotely control each aspect of their water system. SCADA systems provide real time monitoring data, alarm reporting, historical data mining, and remote-control access to make necessary adjustments to each component of the water system. SCADA systems must be compatible with various types of equipment, be user- friendly for water system operators, and offer robust and available technical support. Purchase Order for SCADA System software upgrade May 7, 2024 Page 2 of 3 The City has used the current software system, Genesis32 SCADA, for over 25 years. Genesis32 is proprietary software that has not been maintained for over 10 years and operates on outdated 32-bit Microsoft technology, which is difficult to find technical support for. While the software has been compatible with our equipment thus far, it is not guaranteed that the software will be able to work with future upgrades to the system. Should there be any significant failures to the software, it will be difficult to find a technician familiar with Genesis32 and is considered obsolete compared to newer SCADA software programs on the market today. To keep the water system operating at optimal levels, it is necessary to replace the SCADA system with newer software that operates on updated technology. Transitioning to SCADA software that is more widely used will enable faster technical assistance, so the water system can be monitored on a 24-hour basis and quickly repaired when issues arise. DISCUSSION To determine which SCADA software would be most suitable for the City’s water system, the PWSD worked with a technical consultant to perform an audit of the current SCADA system and water system equipment. The SCADA audit reviewed all equipment currently used at each water site, the technical specifications needed for compatibility, and identified the deficiencies in the current Genesis32 system. The audit determined that while there are other SCADA systems on the market that would be compatible with our water system, Ignition Platform, provided by Inductive Automation, best meets the needs to address the insufficiencies of the current Genesis32 system. Inductive Automation has been in the industry for over 20 years and is one of the top SCADA software providers. They are the sole provider of Ignition Software and exclusively hold the source code for licensing of the software. Ignition Software is a commonly used SCADA system and uses the latest technology. The software is compatible with all existing equipment and will require minimal hardware upgrades during the initial installation. Another advantage of Ignition Platform includes the many companies that provide technical assistance for the software. By using the Ignition Platform, the City would not be reliant on the provider as the only source of technical support. Ignition Platform will address the inadequacies of the current SCADA software and provide reliable service. For these reasons, it is recommended that the City enter into a sole source contract for these services and the new software. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed action of updating software does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Purchase Order for SCADA System software upgrade May 7, 2024 Page 3 of 3 FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget for the initial purchase price of $47,901.20 for the Ignition Platform software. Funds will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years for software maintenance and upgrades as needed. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and approve a Purchase Order with Inductive Automation, LLC for the purchase of the Ignition SCADA Platform software in the amount of $47,901.20. Attachments: Inductive Automation, LLC Sole Source Letter Proposed Software Quote 28 February 2024 RE: SOLE SUPPLIER REQUIREMENT To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to confirm that Inductive Automation, LLC is the sole supplier of Ignition Software. Inductive Automation exclusively holds the source code relating to the licensing of Ignition Software and develops it here in Folsom, California. Ignition's unique license model allows customers to connect unlimited devices, users, databases, and tags. Ignition’s cross-platform compatibility allows visualizations on any device. Additionally, Ignition is built on open standard technologies such as SQL, Python, MQTT, and OPC UA. Furthermore, Ignition includes a Designer to build out applications. Ignition’s modular approach allows customers to build any kind of industrial application. The Perspective module allows users to create mobile responsive industrial applications. The SQL Bridge module can bridge the gap between OPC data and SQL databases. The Tag Historian module turns any SQL database into a high-performance time-series tag historian. The Alarm Notification module uses programmable logic to determine how, why, and when alarm notifications are processed. Furthermore, users can manage alarm notifications for groups of users and send notifications via email. All modules are installed into the Ignition Platform. Core Drivers are also included to connect to a variety of devices, handle security, store and forward data, create redundancy, and monitor system capabilities. Ignition provides an unrivaled fully integrated systems platform. Please contact us if you have questions or need further information. Regards, Quote City of Arcadia Quote #1312879 THIS QUOTE, AND ANY RELATED SALE, IS NULL AND VOID IF ALTERED IN ANY MANNER BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION PERSONNEL. THIS QUOTE IS VALID ONLY TO THE PARTY TO WHOM IT IS ISSUED AND IS NOT VALID AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO ANY OTHER PARTY Page 1 of 2 Fax (916) 932-1194 inductiveautomation.com Ph (800) 266-7798 Intl (916) 456-1045 Inductive Automation 90 Blue Ravine Road Folsom, CA 95630 USA Product TotalQtyPrice Bill To: City of Arcadia John Corona 11800 Goldring Rd Arcadia, CA 91007 US Ship To: City of Arcadia John Corona 11800 Goldring Rd Arcadia, CA 91007 US Ignition Custom Package 8.1 - Ignition Platform - OPC UA Server Module - Core Drivers - Alarm Notification Module - Voice Notification - English Female (Katherine) - Voice Notification Module - SMS Notification Module - SQL Bridge Module - Tag Historian - Perspective Module - Symbol Factory - Reporting Module $24,970.00 1 $24,970.00 Ignition Custom Package 8.1 - Redundancy - Ignition Platform - OPC UA Server Module - Core Drivers - Alarm Notification Module - Voice Notification - English Female (Katherine) - Voice Notification Module - SMS Notification Module - SQL Bridge Module - Tag Historian - Perspective Module - Symbol Factory - Reporting Module $12,485.00 1 $12,485.00 BasicCare Support Plan: ALISO VIEJO, CA Term: Nov 20, 2023 - Feb 17, 2025 Includes 90 days of free Post-Sales Support Best for customers who want access to technical support reps via email, but don't require that issues be expedited via phone support. Includes free upgrades to any modules purchased, plus email and web support. $5,992.80 1 $5,992.80 Quote valid: January 30, 2024 - March 30, 2024 Payment Terms: Net 30 Quote City of Arcadia Quote #1312879 THIS QUOTE, AND ANY RELATED SALE, IS NULL AND VOID IF ALTERED IN ANY MANNER BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION PERSONNEL. THIS QUOTE IS VALID ONLY TO THE PARTY TO WHOM IT IS ISSUED AND IS NOT VALID AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO ANY OTHER PARTY Page 2 of 2 Fax (916) 932-1194 inductiveautomation.com Ph (800) 266-7798 Intl (916) 456-1045 Inductive Automation 90 Blue Ravine Road Folsom, CA 95630 USA Price $43,447.80 Subtotal $43,447.80 Sales Tax $0.00 Total $43,447.80 USD Comments Notes This quote was generated on January 30, 2024The software is delivered electronically. If you have any questions, please contact: Amardeep (Amar) Kahlon Technical Sales Representative akahlon@inductiveautomation.com 1.916.302.1289 (Direct line) 1.800.266.7798 ext. 284 (Within USA) 1.916.456.1045 ext. 284 (International) Quote valid: January 30, 2024 - March 30, 2024 Payment Terms: Net 30