TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Utilization of the City of Titusville, Florida, Contract No. SV22P043 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services With the U.S. Water Services Corporation dba Rocha Controls, on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 Annually Through the Term Ending August 28, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals, or Terminations in Concurrence With the City of Titusville, Florida.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the utilization of the City of Titusville, Florida, Contract No. SV22P043 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services with the U.S. Water Services Corporation dba Rocha Controls, on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually through the term ending August 28, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to approve any modifications, renewals, or terminations in concurrence with the City of Titusville, Florida.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the utilization of the City of Titusville, Florida, Contract No. SV22P043 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services with the U.S. Water Services Corporation dba Rocha Controls, on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually through the term ending August 28, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to approve any modifications, renewals, or terminations in concurrence with the City of Titusville, Florida.
• Pros: Approving the use of the Contract provides the following benefits:
o Allows the City to take advantage of a Contract that was already competitively solicited.
o The City of North Port saves time and resources while still taking advantage of competitive pricing.
o Provides continuity of disposal services without interruption.
• Cons: Contract terms and scope were developed by another governmental entity and may not fully align with all City preferences or operational priorities. The City has less direct control over the original solicitation structure and negotiated terms.
Option 2: Deny the utilization of the City of Titusville, Florida, Contract No. SV22P043 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services with U.S. Water Services Corporation dba Rocha Controls, on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually through the term ending August 28, 2027 and authorizing the City Manager to approve any modifications, renewals, or terminations in concurrence with City of Titusville, Florida.
• Pros: Denial of the use of the Contract allows the City to develop its own solicitation with clearly defined scope, service levels and a pricing structure that directly reflects local priorities and operational needs.
• Cons: Denying the use of the Contract would not allow sufficient time for the City to complete its own procurement process: including solicitation, bid opening, legal review, and Commission approval, which could result in temporary disruption of operations.
Background Information
The City of North Port seeks to utilize an existing Contract between the City of Titusville, Florida, and U.S. Water Corporation dba Rocha Controls for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services for both the water and wastewater plants. SCADA controls all the process equipment at the plants and allows the operators to run the equipment and make changes, as necessary. Benro/Rocha is the company that the City has used for over ten (10) years to assist with SCADA programming. Beyond their technical role, their deep familiarity with the specific system, which they have assisted in building over time, enables faster troubleshooting, and more efficient upgrades. This institutional knowledge helps minimize downtime, avoid costly errors, and ultimately saves public funds while ensuring reliable service delivery.
This arrangement, commonly referred to as a piggyback or cooperative contract, allows the City to procure services under the same terms and conditions competitively established by another governmental entity.
The Contract was originally carried out by the City of Titusville, Florida, following a competitive procurement process. The City of North Port has reviewed the Contract and determined that its terms, pricing, and service provisions are in the best interest of the City.
The utilization of the City of Titusville, Florida, Contract No. SV22P043 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services with the U.S. Water Services Corporation dba Rocha Controls, on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually through the term ending August 28, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to approve any modifications, renewals, or terminations in concurrence with the City of Titusville, Florida, has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
Expenditures under this Contract shall be limited to funds that have been duly appropriated through the City’s budget process and are specifically allocated for the scope of services outlined in the Agreement.
Any purchase made on or after October 1, 2026, against this Contract is contingent on future appropriated funds.
Procurement
The utilization of this Cooperative Contract is consistent with Chapter 2, Administration, Article VIII, Procurement, Section 2-403(a)(4)(a) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, which permits the use of competitively awarded Contracts from other governmental entities.
The Utilities Department will utilize the established internal procurement process for all purchases under this Contract to ensure continued administrative oversight and compliance with the City procurement policies and procedures.
Attachments:
1. Contract No. SV22P043
2. Contract Amendments
3. Bid Analysis
4. Submittal by Benro dba Rocha Controls
5. RFP No. 22-P-043/TB
Prepared by: Michelle Tipp, Senior Business Manager
Department Director: Michael Vuolo, Acting Utilities Director