HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 Microwave Network Equipment Donner View TankCONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Ian Fitzgerald
Date. June 01, 2016
Subject: Consideration of the Purchase of Microwave Network Equipment for
Donner View Tank
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board approval is required for expenditures in excess of $15,000.
2. HISTORY
This purchase is for a portion of the SCADA Enhancement Reliability Project and
involves building a microwave communication link between the Martis Valley
Substation and Beacon Hill to support a new radio repeater station.
3. NEW INFORMATION
This microwave link will connect Beacon Hill to the District's overall communication
system. Adding a new repeater station to the radio replacement project requires
increased bandwidth at this location to allow for voice communications.
Staff evaluated a microwave path study to assess the feasibility of an alternate
technology. The path study demonstrated that a microwave data link would work well
to Beacon Hill. The data link would support the new radio technology from Beacon
Hill.
Section 3.08.060 of the District code (Joint Purchasing with the State of California and
other public agencies) permits the District to take advantage of other agencies low
bids, providing that competitive procurement procedures were followed. The cost
proposal is submitted on The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS), which
adheres to the District code. Alpha Omega, Inc. exists on the TIPS/TAPS vendor list.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds exist in the FY16 Budget for the purchase, and installation of a
microwave technology to Beacon Hill in the amount of $27,500, including tax. The
contract will include microwave equipment and labor, and a 3 year warranty.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Award the SCADA Communication Link project to Alpha & Omega, Inc. in the amount
of $27,500, including tax.
Stephen Hollabaugh
Assistant General Manager
Michael D. Holley
General Manager