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ELECTRIC SCADA
UPGRADE PROJECT
Land Use, Sustainability and Resilience Committee
September 12, 2022
Riverside Public Utilities
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2 Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Electric SCADA)
1. Key operational tool for safe and reliable operation of RPU’s electric grid
2. Frequent updates necessary to maintain system performance, cyber security, and functionality
3. Requires continuous software support and patch management services
a. System patches monthly and sy stem upgrade every 4-5 years
4. Current system vendor is Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI)
5. Last upgrade was in 2013 - now overdue
BACKGROUND
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3 The Electric SCADA upgrade project consists of
two key actions:
1. Upgrade the OSI Monarch software and
hardware to the latest release and technology
2. Service agreement with OSI to provide Software
Support and Patch Management Services for 5-
years
DISCUSSION
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4 The Electric SCADA upgrade project will:
1. Bring the system up to date to the
latest release of the OSI Monarch
software, and update associated
hardware
2. Maintain existing and expand
functionality by taking advantage
of the enhancements and standard
features available with the new
release
DISCUSSION
OSI Monarch SCADA System Example
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5 Competitive bidding process was not required for the project pursuant to exceptions provided in Purchasing Resolution 23812
1. Professional Services Agreement with OSI (Purchasing Resolution Section 702(u))
a. Project is upgrading existing technology and license(s) b. OSI has been in continuous use since being selected through a competitive bidding process
c. The Purchasing manager is satisfie d that the best price, terms and conditions have been negotiated
PROCUREMENT
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6 Professional Consulting Services Agreement includes:
1. Software and hardware upgrade
a. A complete update of all software an d hardware components associated with Electric SCADA
b. Services to support the implementation, including project implementation, testing, and training
2. Software Support and Patch Management services for five years a. Services paid for annually, begins when the current support agreement expires on November 15, 2022
b. Includes 24x7 technical support, help de sk, unlimited support tickets, webinar training, license assurance, patch management
c. Includes a system upgrade in year four
AGREEMENTS WITH OSI
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7 FISCAL IMPACT
Item Cost
Professional Consulting Services Agreement
OSI Monarch SCADA Upgrade $1,169,510
Tax on Tangible Items $45,000
5-Year Support and Patch Management $951,606
Total $2,166,116
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8 Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan Priority
No. 6. Infrastructure, Mobility & Connectivity
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Cross-Cutting Threads
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9 1. Recommend that the City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with OSI for t he upgrade of existing OSI Based Electric SCADA and EMS Systems, in the amount of $2,121,116, with an additional $45,000 for tangible taxable items; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreements, including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and
instruments necessary to complete the transactions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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