REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendments to Agreements with Archer Energy Solutions, LLC, Compunnel Software Group, Inc. DBA Compunnel, Inc., DatamanUSA, LLC, Global Solutions Group, Inc., Infojini, Inc., LookingPoint, Inc., Synkriom, Inc., V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc., and ZDAAS, LLC, for As-Needed Specialized Information Technology Support Services for Silicon Valley Power, with a Combined Aggregate Maximum Compensation Not to Exceed $5,000,000
Report
BACKGROUND
Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara’s electric utility, relies on information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems for the safe, secure, and reliable operation of the utility. These systems support core utility functions, including power generation and distribution operations, energy management, utility control systems, cybersecurity, customer operations, communications, regulatory compliance, and data analytics.
To maintain reliable service and meet evolving business, operational, and regulatory requirements, SVP must continually implement, maintain, enhance, secure, and replace technology systems and related infrastructure. This includes modernization of aging and legacy systems that no longer meet current requirements for operational performance, integration, reliability, resiliency, or cybersecurity.
SVP’s technology needs are expected to increase as the utility enters a significant period of growth over the next 10 years. This growth will increase the scale, urgency, and technical complexity of SVP’s IT and OT planning, operations, and modernization efforts. To support these needs, SVP requires specialized technology resources to supplement internal staff capacity, maintain continuity of operations, and ensure timely delivery of critical utility initiatives.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Section 2.105.140(c) of the Santa Clara City Code (City Code), a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for Information...
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