TMWRF uses a computer network (distributed control system or DCS) to collect real-time process data and control the various treatment processes at the facility.  This computer network consists of several computer servers and workstations that manage approximately 5000 discreet data inputs and control 1500 different pieces of equipment.  The Foxboro Application Workstation (AW) server is the master server in the DCS.  All TMWRF operator workstations and control processers report to it and receive their load instructions from it during initial startup or reboot. 

The current proposal will replace the single AW server that is at the end of its service life with new, redundant servers.  This will not only ensure the physical equipment is reliable but will provide the necessary redundancy to eliminate the impact of a single server failure. 

Schneider Electric owns Foxboro and is the sole manufacturer of all DCS control system components.  Consequently, there is no alternative vendor for this equipment.   The attached proposal from Schneider Electric Inc. covers the two physical servers and the necessary software and technical support for the installation of the servers.  The total cost of this work is $149,895.00.  Based the current cost share agreement for capitial projects at TMWRF, the total cost will be split between the City of Reno (68.63%) and the City of Sparks (31.37%).  As such, the City of Sparks share of the cost will be $47,022.06. This project was anticipated to occur this year and was included in the FY 2021 TMWRF budget.

1. City Council may approve the purchase as presented by staff
2. City Council may reject the purchase and direct the Manager to have staff investigate alternatives.

I move to approve the purchase of a Foxboro Application Servers and Workstations from Schneider Electric Inc. for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility the amount of $149,895.00 with the City of Sparks share being $47,022.06.