AES2 Statement of Qualifications Water System SCADA UpgradesSTATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES
Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services, Inc.
690 North Meridian Road, Suite 218
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-257-8990
CITY OF KALISPELL
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ross Hanson
Ross.Hanson@ae2s.com
406-868-7166
www.ae2s.com
www.aes.com
May 8, 2020
Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director
201 First Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Providing over 20 Years of Proven Control System Services and Expertise to Maximize Results
Dear Ms. Turner:
The telemetry and control systems across the Kalispell water distribution system are proprietary and in need of upgrades. Further,
the systems do not provide the level of automation that is desired. We are proposing a conventional Pro anmnable Logic Controller
(PLC) -based control system along with modern telemetry data radio communications that will provide the long-term solution to your
monitoring and automation needs. AE2S has the experience and expertise that you can trust to perform the needed system upgrades to
get your system ready for future successful. operations. By selecting AE25, you will realize the following benefits:
Control System Design and Implementation Experts: As a fall -service engineering firm, the knowledge that AE2S possesses from years
of various water treatment and distribution projects has given us the expertise to design, program, and support the SCADA systems that
monitor and control these processes. From the initial site visits, radio path studies, all the way through final design, construction, and
start-up, AE2S has the expertise to make sure that every detail is examined and incorporated into the final system.
Maximizing SCADA Functionality on a Budget: Virtually every communitywe work with has a control system for its water distribution
system. For most systems, like yours, the existing control system needs to be expanded or upgraded to provide the functionality the City
desires. We have the proven experience to handle any unique situation that may arise to ensure nothing gets in the way of your project
being successful, while maintaining expectations of the City's project budget
Extreme Client Service: AE2S has been successful and grown substantially over the past 28 years by providing outstanding client service.
We don t treat opportunities like this as just another project. 'This is an opportunity for us to continue our long-term relationship with the
City of Kalispell and be your trusted advisor for SCADA System Support and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Services for years to
come. Our track record is exceptional, and the project references support that statement.
We look forward to further discussing our approach for your project and how we will provide you with the right solutions for your water
system. Should you have any questions, please call me at 406-868-7166 or email me at Ross.Hanson(a ae2s.com.
Submitted in Service,
AE2S
i
Ross Hanson
I&C Regional Manager -Montana
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
690 North Meridian Road, Suite 218 • Kalispell, MT 59901 - (t) 406-257-8990 - i 406-257-8991
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S)
AE2S established our
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)
division in 2001 after recognizing these
services were provided to our clients
by traditional system integrators. Since
2001, AE2S has helped water systems in
Montana, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota,
North Dakota, and South Dakota with 100
percent client retention.
I&C and SCADA system expertise
is an area where AE2S stands apart from
our competition. AE2S has in-house
engineers, programmers, and technicians
who design, program, and service control
systems specifically for water systems.
While most control system integrators
provide and program a system designed
by someone else, AE2S has the expertise
on staff to assess, design, program, and
support the entire control system.
Whether expanding an existing
system or designing a new system,
we make sure every part is correctly
designed and integrated. Our project
team members are experts in the field,
always working with proven and reliable
technologies for SCADA systems
to provide long-term and adaptable
solutions. By offering I&C services
directly to our clients, rather than working
with an outside system integrator, we
provide the most responsive service
possible.
AE2S has helped many clients
migrate from obsolete and unreliable
systems to state-of-the-art SCADA
systems.
To accomplish this objective,
AE2S performs needs assessments to
evaluate your system and recommend
a reasonable upgrade path to ensure
important upgrades are prioritized and
implemented on your system. The staff at
AE2S are dedicated to maintaining client
relationships through successful projects
and outstanding technical support.
GENERAL INFORMATION O
0 AE2S KALISPELL OFFICE
CONTACT:
690 N Meridian Rd, Suite 218
Kalispell, MT 59901
T: 406-257-8990
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Legal Company Organization: ESOP
Age of Firm: 29 years
SCADA Specialists: 20
Project Manager
ROSS HANSON
Ross.Hanson@ae2s.com
C: 406-868 7166
PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
CITY OF KALISPELL
Trusted Advisors to Help Maintain
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Quality Service
JAMES SLETTEN
&C Specialist
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AE2S KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 11
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Our experience in upgrading
existing and outdated controls systems is
extensive. It is natural for water systems
to keep their control systems for
as long as possible, so we often encounter
systems that have exceeded their useful
life. Our I&C system staff is experienced
in maintaining older systems, as well as
planning, designing, and implementing
substantial control system upgrades.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
An important aspect in replacing
a control system is to understand how
each component functions, and how
the independent systems interact with
each other. It might appear simple to
replace a control system component, but
if it interferes or disrupts the service of
another system, unforeseen problems
arise, which might not be readily apparent
until much later.
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE O
The matrix below presents a snapshot
of our experience, with more detailed
project ' es on the pages that
follow. For each project presented, we
list a client contact reference. we invite
you to call our references to discuss
our performance on their projects, the
solutions AE2S provided to resolve their
unique issues, and level of client service
received.
City of Kalispell, MT
x
X
x
x
x x
City of Great Falls, MT
x
x
X
X
X
City of Bozeman, MT
X
x
x
x
x
Big Sky County Water & Sewer
X
x
y, NIT
Distract, Big Sky;
Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, MT
x
x
x
x
North Havre County plater
X
X
x
x
x
District, Havre, MT
Tiber County Water District,
X
X
X
X
x X
Conrad, MT
Rocky Boys/North Central
Montana Regional Water
x
x
x
x
x x
System
Park City Municipal Corporation,
X
x
Park City, UT
City of Bismarck, ND
x
x
x
x x
City of Williston, ND
x
x
x
x
X x
City of Fargo, ND
x
x
X
x
City of Valley City, ND
x
x
x
City of Chanhassen, M N
X
x
x
x
X
City of Woodbury, MN
X
x
x
x
x
Moorhead Public Service,
X
X
X
Moorhead, MN
St. Cloud Public Utilities, St.
X
X
X
X
Cloud, MN
City of Fairmont, MN
X
X
x
X
City of Hopkins, RAN
X
X
X
x
x
City of Eden Prairie, MN
X
X
x
X
City of Burnsville, M N
X
x
x
x
x
Bold = Project completed within last five years and population greater than 10,000
AE7S KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM
SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT of QUALIFICATIONS 2.1
SECTION 36 AND BUFFALO HILLS I&C PROJECT
Kalispell, MT
The City of Kalispell Section 36 and Buffalo Hills I&C project
added a new well, Section 36, to the existing SCADA system. This
included I&C system services to program, startup, and integrate
Section 36 with other City assets. Additions to Buffalo Hills were
also made as LC3000 PLCs are utilized at other sites for controL An
Allen Bradley 1.Vlicro 1400 PLC was added to serve as a translator
between existing LC3000 PLCs and the Section 36 well, allowing
smooth operation with other sites.
DATA TELEMETRY SCADA SOFTWAk,11 PLC TYPES
TYPES Wonderware inTouch Allen-Bradley Micrologix
Cellular Modem with WIN-911
PEAR STREET BOOSTER STATION REHABILITATION
Bozeman, MT
The City of Bozeman Pear Street Booster Rehabilitation
project was a refresh of an existing booster station originally built
in the 1960s and upgraded through the years. The City of Bozeman
retained AE2S to upgrade and replace aging and defunct motors,
valves, starters, PLCs etc. with new state of the art systems. The
project included electrical, control panel, and telemetry designs with
instrumentation and controls services to program and integrate new
hardware with existing City infrastructure and SCADA systems,
DATA TELEMETRY SCADA SOFTWARE PLC TYPES
TYPES Wonderware System Allen-Bradley Micrologix
Unlicensed Radio, City Platform and InTouch
Intranet with WIN-911
WATER DISTRIBUTION TELEMETRY
IMPROVEMENTS
Great Falls, MT
Booster Station I&C Improvements
Completed I&C improvements at the 33rd Street, Hill 57, and
Gore Hill pump stations to allow pressure -driven operation of the
pump systems if the elevated water towers needed to be taken ofi ne
for maintenance. In addition, pro ' g and process control
improvements were added to maximize performance for the variable
frequency drives (VFDs) that were added to several pumps within the
pump stations.
Gore Hill Water Tower Replacement I&C Phase
Upon completion of the new Gore Hill Water Tower, I&C
improvements were completed to tie into the WTP telemetry
network and control operation of the Gore Hill pump station. The
500,000-gallon elevated composite storage tank and control system
telemetry connection to the existing SCADA system was completed
without a single interruption in water service to the area's residents.
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE O
CLIENT 1 CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City of Kalispell
• Fully Controlled from SCADA
Joe Schrader
• Complete PLC and O1T Addition
Utility Management Super.
Updated Existing SCADA
406758 7989
Application
POPULATION
23,000+
ORIGINAL I&C BUDGET
$36,000
COMPLETED I&C BUDGET
$32,750
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
October 2019
ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
October 2019
CLIENT I CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City of Bozeman
• Fully Controlled from SCADA
John Alston
• Complete Local Control System
Dater & Sewer Super.
Replacement
406-582-3203
• Advanced SCADA Architectu re
Updates
POPULATION
48,000+
ORIGINAL I&C BUDGET CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$12,000 December 2019
COMPLETED I&C BUDGET ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
$12,100 February 2020
CLIENT 1 CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City of Great Falls
& Monitored from SCADA
Wayne Lovelis
' Complete PLC and OIT Addition
Facilities Superintendent
. Advanced SCADA Architecture
406-7271325
Updates
POPULATION
58,000+
ORIGINAL BUDGET
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$42,000
December 2018
COMPLETED BUDGET
ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
$408000
November 2018
DATA TELEMETRY
SCADA SOFTWARE PLC TYPES
TYPES
Wonderware System GE Rx3i
Unlicensed Radio
Platform
AE2S KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2.2
WATER TREATMENT PLANT SCADA SERVICES
Great Falls, MT
WTP Annual Maintenance and On -Call Services
Assisted with the development of a scheduled maintenance
program for the WTP control system and its associated
cementation and hardware. The City contracted AE2S to
complete this preventative maintenance, as well as perform all on -
call I&C services for the water system facilities.
WTP SCADA Upgrade
Due to annual support costs for the WTP's HAE-SCADA
software and the upcoming need to upgrade control servers due
to age, the City decided to consider switching SCADA packages
to mitigate cost. AE2S provided capital and annual support cost
comparisons for competitive software packages and showed the
conversion had a return on investment of less than two years. The
project consisted of procurement and setup of redundant control
servers, redevelopment and deployment of a new HMI-SCADA
system, thorough system testout and troubleshooting, and SCADA
system transfer and startup services at the WTP.
I&C IMPROVEMENTS
North Central Montana
The Rocky Boyy's/North Central Montana Regional Water System
(RB/NCMRWS) Project is intended to address the water quantity
and quality challenges of the Rocky Boy's Reservation and numerous
off -reservation communities, water districts, and other water utilities
represented by the North Central Montana Regional Water Authority
(NCMRWA). The project is divided into segments, prioritized by the
critical need of the entity ranging from water shortages to regulatory
water quality concerns.
AE2S provides the I&C phase services for the entirety of the
RB/NCMRWS Project from design and bidding to programming
and startup services. As a segmented construction, the systems
are designed to be operated and maintained (O&M) by either the
municipality who is providing the water in the interim or the entity
who is the end user. The control systems for each segment are
designed with this in mind and utilize telemetry technology that
will best adapt to the O&M provider's system, as well as be flexible
enough to expand into a full-scale SCADA system in the fixture prior
to regional water system project completion.
In total, the RB/NCMRWS Project will extend over 750 miles
of pipeline, adding more than 5 million gallons of water storage
capacity, and 20 pump stations across North Central Montana
from Cut Bank to Havre and from Dutton and Loma to the Canada
border. At project completion, the entirety of the regional system
will be monitored and controlled from a single SCADA network
equipment consisting of radio based telemetry and internet
networking to minimize overall cost and operational
efficiency.
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE O
CLIENT 1 CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City of Great Falls
• WTP/Filter Controls from
Wayne Lovelis
SCADA
Facilities Superintendent
. SCADA Server Replacement
406-727-1325
W Advanced SCADA Architecture
Updates
POPULATION
Is SCADA Migration
588000+
ORIGINAL BUDGET CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$195,000 NIA
COMPLETED BUDGET ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
Ongoing Ongoing - On -Call Services
I ATA TF1...EMETRY SCADA SOFTWAIM1,
Wonderware System GE Rx3i
Unlicensed Radio Platform migrating to
Ignition
CLIENT I CONTACT
North Central Montana
Regional Water Authority
Jody Hellegaard
406-945-4343
POPULATION
25,000+
ORIGINAL BUDGET
$211,500
COMPLETED BUDGET
Ongoing
DATA TELEMETRY TYPL:
licensed and Unlicensed Radio,
Internet Networking
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
• Fully Controlled Remotely from
Designated O&M Group
• SCADA Server Addition
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
NIA
ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
Phased Completion
Allen-Bradley CompactLogix,
MicroLogix
AE2S KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2.3
ROCKY BOY'S WATER SYSTEM SCADA
IMPROVEMENTS
Rocky Boy's Reservation, MT
AE2S was retained by the Tribal Water Resources Department
(TWRD) to complete final design and I&C phase services for its
water system project. TWRD operates and maintains the Rocky
Boy's Rural Water System (RBRWS) which provides water to the
Chippewa Cree Tribe throughout the Bears Paw Mountains.
As part of the I&C improvements project, AE2S designed
controls for six well/booster pumping facilities, three underground
water storage facilities, and the supervisory control panel for the
RBRWS. As part of the design, AE2S worked with the Tribe to meet
the challenges of rugged terrain and system operations.
Upon installation of the control system equipment, AE2S
was also responsible for providing I&C programming and startup
services such as PLC/01T, Ethernet data radio, and HMI-SCADA
pro ' g to launch the Rocky Boy's Rural Water System
SCADA and telemetry control system.
SCADA IMPROVEMENTS
Chanhassen, MN
The City of Chanhassen's SCADA system was operating on
proprietary equipment that was obsolete, with minimal support
options. As a result, the City wanted to replace all the PLCs and
OlTs in the system and replace the SCADA servers and software
with current technologies. The City retained AE2S to provide
the replacement and integration services for the project. AE2S
provided the PLC and DIT replacement, and new SCADA for 31
lift stations,11 wells, four water storage sites, and a water treatment
plant. To minirniae downtime of the combined SCADA system,
AE2S provided a custom solution of temporary integration between
the new industry standard PLCs and the proprietary PLCs. 'This
allowed the transition from old to new with minimal impact to the
City operation staff
The replacement of the SCADA servers included adding hot -
standby redundant server operation and advanced reporting options.
AE2S worked closely with the City to develop SCADA screens that
were customized to their specific operations by starting from scratch
and designing the screens together, allowing the new SCADA system
to truly be their own.
Since the completion of this project, AE2S has been providing
additional SCADA system design and support services.
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE O
CLIENT / CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
Rocky Boy's Rural Water
• W`TP/F11ter Controls from
System
SCADA
Curtis Monteau
• SCADA Server Replacement
406-395-4225
• Advanced SCADA Architecture
Updates
POPULATION
• SCADA Migration
3,700+
ORIGINAL BUDGET CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$137,500 December 2014
COMPLETED BUDGET ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
$137,500 December 2014
DATA TELEMETRY W�CADA SOFTWARE PLC TYPES
TYPES Wonderware System GE Rx31
Unlicensed Radio Platform migrating to
Ignition
CLIENT / CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City of Chanhassen
• Fully Controlled from SCADA
Kevin Crooks
• Complete PLC and 01T
Utility Superintendent
Replacement
952227 1311
a SCADA Server Replacement
• Advanced SCADA Architecture
POPULATION
Mobile SCADA Deployment
25,000+
ORIGINAL BUDGET CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$47t560 December 2017
COMPLETED BUDGET ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
Ull093 January 2018
DATA TELEMETRY SCADA SOFTWARE PLC TYPES
TYPES Wonderware System Allen-Bradley
Unlicensed Radio, Platform with WIN-911 Controllogix,
Cellular, Fiber CompactLogix,
AE25 KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2A
TELEMETRY SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Fargo, ND
The City of Fargo contracted AE2S to perform a complete
assessment of the Instrumentation and Controls Systems utilized
by the City's water utility. Several needs were identified, including
upgrades to the distribution system.
The water distribution system for the City consists of 11
elevated water storage tanks. Each tank is monitored by operators at
the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). the previous telemetry system
consisted of proprietary RTUs and push -to -talk radios, a system that
was obsolete and unsupported by the original manufacturer and
required a complete replacement
AE2S was contracted by the City to perform the upgrade,
which entailed procurement, installation, and pro ' g for the
entire system. RTUs were replaced with Allen-Bradley NcroLogig
1100 PLCs. Radios were replaced with GE/MDS iNET II
license -free, spread spectrum data radios. AE2S programmed the
telemetry polling routine and integrated the system with the VVTP's
Wonderware SCADA system.
SCADA SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Hopkins, MN
The City of Hopkins was looking for an alternative systems
integrator to help solve some outstanding problems and contacted
AE2S to discuss the resolution of issues. AE2S made an immediate
impact with responsive service and troubleshooting support, and
helped the City add chlorine system monitoring to the system.
From there, a SCADA System Assessment was performed and
a final report outlined the areas of focus in the SCADA system.
Working with City staffby educating them on the areas that needed
attention, AE2S assisted the City in securing funds to perform a
SCADA System Improvements design and competitively bid out
the hardware supply and installation. Hopkins chose AE2S to
perform the SCADA pro g and startup services based on the
relationship that AE2S quickly built with the City of Hopkins, and
their ability to perform responsive service.
The SCADA Improvements included replacing every PLC
in the system, adding and replacing user interface panels at all
sites, radio upgrades, and SCADA server upgrades to a modern
server architecture with true redundancy of the SCADA software,
using fiber communications between servers. Additional key
improvements included adding pressure transmitters that are
completely isolated from the SCADA system, custom reporting, and
backup alarm dialer with PLC fault monitoring, all while maintaining
system operability with a site -by -site transition to the new SCADA
system.
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE O
CLIENT 1 CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City of Fargo
• Complete SCADA System
Jason Halsne, Enterprise
Replacement
Control System Manager
. Replaced Obsolete System
701-936-0511
0 Provided a Single Source of
Service
POPULATION
• Integration with WTP SCADA
124,DOD+
System
ORIGINAL BUDGET
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$28,000
October 2012
COMPLETED BUDGET ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
$24t200 October 2012
DATA TELEMETRY SCADA SOFTWARE PLC TYPES
TYPES Wonderware System Allen-Bradley
Radio, Fiber Platform, Ignition MicroLogix,
CompactLogix,
ControlLogix
CLIENT 1 CONTACT
KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
City cf Hopkins
• SCADA Needs Assessment
Ismail Eddihi
SCADA System Design and
Utilities Superintendent
Construction Administration
952-548-6373
Professional SCADA
POPULATION
Programming Services
18,000+
• Ongoing SCADA System
Support Services
ORIGINAL BUDGET
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE
$165,00o
April 2018
COMPLETED BUDGET ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE
$165,000 April 2018
DATA TELEMETRY SCADA SOFTWARE PLC TYPES
TYPES Wonderware System Allen-Bradley,
licensed Radio, Fiber Platform with WIN-911 Controllogbx
CompactLogix
AE2S KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2.5
COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS
Control systems are critical for
municipal water systems due to remote
•infiwtructure being managed by
limited staff. From our very first days of
working with municipal water systems,
AE2S recognized our clients needs for
expert SCADA system design, as well as
pro g and integration. Because of
this, AE2S developed an I&C Division of
control system experts.
AE2S has a proven history of
successful planning and support
services for partial and complete system
improvement projects. We have lived
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
these projects from start to finish, and
have extensive experience on large-scale
projects, as well as those serving smaller
communities.
We are excited to bring our
specialized experience and work
collaboratively with you to make your
SCADA system improvements project a
success.
Project Team
The project team selected to serve
you combines familiarity with your water
system SCADA system, proven expertise,
COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS O
and dedication to delivering excellent
client service. Most recently, James
Sletten provided I&C system services to
successfully bring the Section 36 well and
Buffalo Hills projects online for the City.
This system fimiliarity combined with
the well -established working relationships
James has with City staff make him the
ideal I&C Specialist for this project.
Ross Hanson - Project Manager
Ross will be the main point of contact for managing your SCADA Upgrades project, from planning and design through
fL programming and implementation. with over 20 years of 1&C experience, Ross has worked on dozens of SCADA
projects throughout Montana. He will be a valuable resource to the City of Kalispell for technical matters, such
"`` as system enhancements and upgrades and integrating new systems. Ross will ensure that communication for all
services requested and support provided Is well coordinated and documented.
James Sletten - I&C Specialist
James will provide the bulk of the system integration, from programming and implementation through on -site
s service, remote support, and future work on special projects. James has the wide variety of experience with SCADA
and telemetry systems that it takes to support distribution systems. He is well experienced with configuring and
troubleshooting industrial control system networks and his aptitude for setup and maintenance provides excellent
perspective for this project. Through his recent work on the Buffalo Hills and Section 36 project, James has
gained an in-depth understanding of the City's goals for Its SCADA upgrade project His knowledge of the system
and operations will be a valuable resource in the development of solutions that work seamlessly with existing
infrastructure and processes.
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Both Ross and James bring their own unique experiences to your project, and can provide the following:
fle Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, PLC Sr Database and reporting Sf Advanced network
configuration, programming, and applications configurations and security
troubleshooting
s( Process and analytical Sf High-speed wireless Ethernet
Experience with multiple instrumentation configuration, networks
Wonderware System Platform troubleshooting, and integration
and Historian projects, along Fiber optsc networks
with several different Human Polling -based radio telemetry
Machine Interface (HMI) software systems VFD and motor starter
packages confguration
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AE2S KALISPELL WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 31
CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH O
CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Evaluation and Recommendation
AE2S will begin by fully evaluating
each of the remote sites on the
distribution system to determine existing
equipment and hardware functionality,
as well as limitations (connections,
performance, etc). At a minimum, we
anticipate evaluating:
• Telemetry options and
equipment
PLC platforms
Equipment and installation costs
r Implementation scenarios
Using this as a starting point, AE2S
will identify advanced systems and
technology, evaluate advantages and
disadvantages of these systems, and
provide recommendations and probable
costs.
Selection of modern, industry standard, off -the -
shelf equipment and software provides built-in
levels of non-proprietary solutions, along with
state-of-the-art functionality.
Telemetry System Considerations
The first part of the new water
distribution SCADA system to consider is
telemetry, which transacts data from each
site back to the main SCADA server and
transmits data from site -to -site as needed.
Currently, the Kalispell SCADA system
utilizes CalAmp Integra serial data radios
for telemetry, which are obsolete.
Historically, the most common
telemetry methods are radio based
systems. They remain popular as
technology improvements offer increased
performance and connectivity options.
Modern technology has made other
communications methods commercially
viable, and they are becoming increasingly
more popular. Internet- and cellular -based
telemetry are easier to install, configure,
and maintain than radio based systems
and tend to be less expensive.
Radio -Based Telemetry System
To make the most effective data radio
system, the obsolete CalAmp Integra
radio system needs to be replaced with a
newer IP-based data radio system such as
CalAmp Viper SC or OE/MDS Orbit data
radios.
These data radios are intended for
industrial SCADA systems and are well
suited for this type of application. Data
radios have low bandwidth, but the
amount of data passing through each site
is minimal, so this type of system will
provide nearly real time data.. Depending
on radio frequency, remote access to
the radio sites for troubleshooting is not
always an option due to the low data
bandwidth.
Buffalo Hills was recently upgraded
byAE2S and will remain the distribution
system telemetry access point, as this is
an ideal location, and all the necessary
SCADA infiwtructure is already on site.
A new omni-directional antenna would
need to be installed, along with supporting
hardware.
Yagi antennas and supporting
hardware would need to be installed at
other distribution sites to support the
new data radio telemetry system. The
distribution sites with yagai antennas would
be pointed back to Buffalo Hills.
Depending on the radio frequency
selected, some distribution sites may need
alternate methods of communication due
to location and terrain issues between
sites. In particular, the Noffsinger Springs
site may not be accessible using radios
a higher frequency, so one of the
following telemetry alternatives may need
to be looked at for these sites.
Internet -Based Telemetry
Another approach would be to use
internet connections at all distribution
sites. Internet can be provided by a
local internet service provider or by
cellular data modems. 'Iles approach
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would provide better performance and
connectivity options.
The high bandwidth of the internet
also allows remote access to each site
for troubleshooting and program
modifications. The drawback to using
internet service is the monthly fee
required by the internet service provider.
In addition, internet data plans may also
have data limits (especially cellular), so
the telemetry system update frequency to J
from the distribution sites would need to
be monitored to make sure excessive data
was not being used.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Upgrades
In most locations, the existing
Siemens LC3000 PLCs can easily be
replaced with a new PLC. Other control
panel modifications maybe needed to
ensure continued site operation, but it will
need to be reviewed on a site -by -site basis.
The eid Ong PLCs could be
replaced with Allen Bradley Micro 1400
PLCs as the IQ layout closely matches
the LC3000. Ibis is the same a
taken for the equipment modification
provided at Buffalo Hills.
Alternatively, a more advanced
PLC platform, like the Allen-Bradley
CompactLogix, could be utilized for
high-speed processing and data transfer
capabilities.
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AE2S utilizes new technologies
to bring Fore knowledge and
faster response to SCADA
systems. Using mobile devices
to view SCADA applications
and assist with alarming keeps
the operators connected
to what is happening at all
times. Having historical data
at the fingertips of mobile
users also provides advanced
troubleshooting and reporting
capabilities.
Design and Implementation
Upon selection of an alternative,
AE2S will begin designing the necessary
control system modifications. The project
design will include procurement bidding
documents to submit to suppliers for the
required materials. Upon completion
of the design, AE2S will work with the
City thmugh the procurement process
while completing the PLC pro ' g
necessary prior to implementation.
Once the materials are on hand, AE2S
will schedule the electrical installation
and implementation with the City -
understanding this schedule is fluid and
based on water demands. The electrical
installation will start with the replacement
of the PLC, re -terminating IO signal
wiring, and preparing for p
rogrammmg
download and testout
The PLC will then be connected
to the telemetry system to verify
communications to the required
distribution system PLCs and the
Wonderware SCADA system.
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The remote terminal units (RTU) at
each site can be upgraded one at a time to
minimize disruption to the distribution
system. Due to the disruption in
telemetry, water storage tanks should be
filled ahead of time, and pumps should
be manually operated or turned off
throughout the controls upgrade.
Service and Support
Our preferred approach for providing
SCADA system service and support will
be through remote access, which allows
faster response times and mitigates the
expense and time of travelling to the site.
'Through the Adaptive Security Appliance
(ASA) modem/router equipment recently
installed at Buffalo Hills, we can provide
remote support to the entire SCADA
system including the Wonderware
SCADA server, the Wonderware
application, and distribution system PLCs
on the telemetry network.
If cellular telemetry is preferred,
remote access to each site would be
provided directly through the cellular
modem.
Existing LC3000 PLCs could he replaced with Allen Bradley Micro 1400 PLCs LC3000
PLCs are proprietary and limit the City's support options. Migrating to an Allen Bradley
system allows local I&C specialists to re -program distribution assets to meet future
demands.
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APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT O
APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The following approach and schedule have been developed based on AE2S' extensive experience with similar SCADA upgrade
projects and our understanding of the project goals.
■(Notice Award anticipated M 1 ! ■ • •'� • Design
• Evaluation of existing controls and telemetry systems (2 days)
- Site review scheduled with the City
• Identify state-of-the-art replacement systems and technology
(5 days)
• Prepare probable costs of identified replacement systems
(3 days)
• Discuss advantages/disadvantages of the identified
replacement systems (1 day)
- Schedule meeting with the City to review/discuss
• Provide recommendations and corresponding reasons for
selection (10 days)
• Deliverable -Controls &Telemetry System Assessment
Given the City's summer water demands, the requested
schedule to perform the required electrical installations
and implementation is anticipated to Shift. As these
services are estimated to take only one month to
complete, shifting the schedule into the Fall is reasonable.
Should the City desire a project timeline that differs from
the proposed schedule below, AE2S would welcome the
opportunity to revise the schedule to better align with
your project needs expectations
SAMPLE PROJECT SCHEDULE
DUNE I IULY
• Replacement controls and telemetry design engineering
(3 weeks)
• Develop specifications and bid documents (1 week)
• Hardware materials procurement (6 weeks)
• PLC programming for Micrologix 1400
• Scheduling and coordination of electrical installation and
modifications
Task 2Cem11
• Electrical installation of PLCs, associated wiring modifications
(4 to 6 weeks)
• PLC programming test out and startup services
• Remote telemetry verification
• HMI-SCADA programming for distribution system
Task 2d -Closeout
Two hour training session with operations on telemetry and
SCADA upgrades
• Gather 0&M documentation for materials provided
• Redline control panel drawings with electrical modifications
• Develop 0&M Manual/As-Builts for control system updates
(4 weeks after completion of startup)
• Deliverables - 0&M Manual and 11x17 As -Built Drawings
AUGUST I SEPTEMBER I OCTOBER NOVEMBER
AE2S' TEAM MEMBERS AVAILABILITY
Availability to this Project Projected Workload
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ��
Ross Hanson
James Sletten
With major I&C projects in Livingston and Bozeman
complete, and Section 36 successfully up and running, our
availability aligns perfectly with your project. As such,
we will proceed without delay and schedule the project
kickoff meeting immediately after award to validate
and review our understanding of the project from prior
scoping evaluations.
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APPENDIX A -RESUMES APPENDIX -RESUMES �
RossHanson........................................................:
Project Manager/I&C Regional Manager
Mr. Hanson's experience includes instrumentation and controls services for water and
wastewater treatment facilities, regional water systems, automated mineral processing
facilities, metals refineries, and machine control. He is experienced with several PLC,
SCADA, DCS, and trending/reporting software packages. Mr. Hanson is also well
experienced in Microsoft Windows Server and computer network design.
SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Pump Station Controls Upgrade, Great Falls, MT - Project Manager. Performed
I&C services that provided additional local PLC/OIT and water treatment plant
PLC/HMI programming to allow pump stations to operate off the system pressure
while the tanks were offline for rehabilitation. In addition, variable frequency drives
were added in several pumps and this control programming allows the pumps to
ramp up and down to maintain constant system pressure with tank online or online.
On -Call Instrumentation and Controls Services, Great Falls, MT - Project
Manager/I&C Technician. Provided on -going I&C phase services on an on -call/
as -needed hourly basis for the water treatment plant, distribution booster pump
stations, and elevated storage tanks. Provided troubleshooting and repair, as well as
controls programming modifications requested by water system operational staff.
Worked on GE PLC/oIT hardware throughout the distribution system and GE
PLCs and Wonderware HMI- SCADA within the WTP.
Controls System Upgrade, Tiber County Water District, Conrad, MT - I&C
Technician. Developed programming to establish telemetry between the Water
Treatment Plant, the Main office, the five remote pumps, two booster stations, and
four reservoirs through radio repeater signal. Wrote the oIT display programming
for each individual site and worked on HMI/SCADA development for complete
data monitoring and process control from the Main Office.
On -Reservation Telemetry/SCADA, Chippewa Cree Construction
Corporation, Rocky Boy's Reservation, MT - Project Manager/
I&C Technician. Radio path study, supervisory control panel, and
programming a central SCADA computer for Rocky Boy"s On -
Reservation water system.
Control System Upgrades, North Havre CWD - Project Manager/
I&C Technician. Design and installation of control panels at the
WTP and booster station to provide local control and monitoring,
as well as providing telemetry via dial -up modems between the two p:
sites. A secondary project involved the design and installation of an
HMI/SCADA computer and two additional control panels. one of the
panels was located at a remote storage tank and the other at the WTP. Radio
telemetry between the sites was also provided.
0 EDUCATION
Certified Control System
Technician Level III, International
Society of Automation; Process
Instrumentation and Control
Certification, University of Kansas
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified MT Wastewater System
Operator- Class 1C
Certified MT Water System Operator
Class 1A and 113
CONTACT
Ross.Hanson@ae2s.com
T: 406-268-0626
C: 406-868 7166
WHY ROSS?
Ross has performed I&C
services for numerous
.. Montana water and
wastewater projects.
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In addition, he is a
certified water and
wastewater systems
operator.
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APPENDIX -RESUMES O
James Sletten......................................................
Instrumentation and Controls Specialist
Mr. Sletten's experience includes water/wastewater instrumentation and controls
services, serving clients throughout Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota in a
variety of civil and environmental engineering projects. He is heavily involved in the
development, testing, and integration of distributed control systems, as well as their
maintenance.
SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Buffalo Hills and Section 36 Well Instrumentation and Controls Services,
Kalispell, MT - I&C Technician. Provided I&C system services to integrate a new
well with existing infrastructure.
• Bozeman Water Treatment Plant On -Call Services, Bozeman, MT - I&C
Technician. Currently provides on -call instrumentation and controls for the City of
Bozeman and their instrumentation and controls technician including PLC, SCADA,
and telemetry programming support as needed.
• Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade, Livingston, MT - I&C Technician.
Currently programming and overseeing the implementation of new process controls
at the WRF which include several vendor systems. Programming includes PLC,
SCADA, and telemetry programming, allowing interoperability between systems,
allowing efficient plant operation and allowing plant staff to accurately control various
processes at the WRF.
• Pear Street Booster Station Rehabilitation, Bozeman, MT - I&C Specialist.
Recently awarded contract for design and construction administration of the
rehabilitation of the Pear Street Booster Station. The project includes distribution
system modeling, replacement of three split -case pumps, piping, and pressure control
valves that intertie the City"s two largest pressure zones. Electrical, instrumentation
and controls, and SCADA upgrades, as well as structural facility upgrades ar(
included.
Fort Belknap Water Treatment Plant I&C Improvements, Harlem, MT -
Technician. Systems improvements included sub -panel replacement for the
filter control panel, PLC programming, HMI software replacement and
programming, and establishing remote access.
SCADA System Expansion and Upgrades, Langdon Rural Water
District, Langdon, ND - I&C Technician. Planned and designed the
replacement of the obsolete PLTU based SCADA system to accommodate
system expansion. Nine PLTUs and radios were replaced with PLC's and
integrated into a new a new PLC based system with data telemetry radios.
Programmed all of the PLCs and SCADA software to remotely control and
monitor sites from a satellite location.
Western Area Water Users Authority (WAWSA), Williston, ND - I&C
Technician. Provided design, programming, start up, and ongoing support
services for WAWSA, consisting of over 20 remote sites. Developed the
Wonderware SCADA system and application for WAWSA made of redundai
SCADA servers, distributed HMI, wireless HMI devices, data historian, and
advanced reporting system. He also provided PLC programming, start up ar
support services for several remote pump stations.
0 EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Industrial
Technologies, University of North
Dakota
CONTACT
James.Sletten@ae2s.com
T: 406-219-2633
C: 218-230-5723
WHY LAMES?
James has provided
outstanding service and
support on the Buffalo
Hills and Section 36
Well projects. Through
his collaborative
relationship with
the City staff, James
has an unparalleled
understanding of the
City's vision for this
project's I&CISCADA
needs.
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