HomeMy WebLinkAboutAE2S - Bozeman SCADA Master Plan SOQCONTACT INFORMATION
JASON SANDEN
Jason.Sanden@ae2s.com
T: 801-331-8489
www.ae2s.com
7.15.2021
CONTACT INFORMATION
JAMES SLETTEN
James.Sletten@ae2s.com
C: 218-230-5723
www.ae2s.com
Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services, LLC
1288 North 14th Avenue, Unit 103
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-219-2633
BOZEMAN, MT
SCADA MASTER PLANSTATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR
www.ae2s.com
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC
1288 North 14th Avenue, Unit 103 • Bozeman, MT 59715 • 406-219-2633
July 15, 2021
Zeb Breuckman, SCADA Manager
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
RE: SCADA Services that Provide a Roadmap for Future Improvements
Dear Mr. Breuckman:
Reliable SCADA systems are critical to the operation of a modern and future-focused utility capable of delivering the continuity of
services residents expect and the intuitive interface your operators demand. As SCADA Manager, you are faced with the challenging
task of keeping your SCADA system up-to-date, planning and managing replacements, troubleshooting, and training operators - all to
maintain the City’s reputation as a trusted utility provider. Our team of specialized and seasoned SCADA professionals can help lighten
the load and set the course for long-term sustainability through SCADA Services aimed at providing the following benefits:
Leading Expertise and Industry Foresight to Identify and Help Plan for Future Needs. Understanding your current systems
is critical for planning future improvements. Our team brings unparalleled institutional knowledge to readily assess your systems,
identify and prioritize needs, and develop a roadmap for future improvements, long-term maintenance, and support. With this
roadmap, the City will be empowered to plan and implement effective SCADA system improvements through proactive budgeting and
implementation planning.
One Team to Guide You from Start to Future. We are uniquely positioned to help guide you through the entire project. Our
team of SCADA experts will serve as a resource for your staff through the needs assessment and improvements planning, with the
ability to provide SCADA system design, construction administration, programming services, and on- going system support. Our
comprehensive ability to serve you throughout the entirety of the project and into the future will provide efficiencies and ensure each
piece of the puzzle fits within your overall system objectives and goals.
Standardize SCADA Integration Originating from Multiple Designers. You have the challenge of managing facility designs and
SCADA integration from multiple engineering firms. This inevitably leads to confusion and inconsistency. Our team of SCADA
experts will assist in developing standard PLC programming templates that can be used by City Staff and the other various design firms
with which you work to maintain consistency across your existing and future facilities.
We sincerely thank you for this opportunity! We are excited to continue providing the City with the high-quality SCADA system
support that you have come to trust. Please contact me with any questions at 406-219-2633, on my cell phone at 218-230-5723, or via
email at james.sletten@ae2s.com.
Submitted in Service,
AE2S
James Sletten Lisa Ansley, PE
Project Manager Chief Operating Officer
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.1
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EXPERIENCE
AE2S has a proven history of providing successful SCADA system planning and support services for partial and complete system
improvement projects. We have lived 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
planning project a success.
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Great Falls
Jason Fladland
WTP Manager
406-727-1325
CLIENT RETENTION
6 Years
Great Falls, MontanaWTP SCADA MASTER PLAN
When the WTP’s existing SCADA servers and platforms were due for replacement
and upgrades, the City selected AE2S to provide a SCADA Master Plan to evaluate
capital and life cycle costs for the WTP SCADA system. AE2S evaluated the server
configurations, several SCADA HMI software platforms, and annual support costs over
time to provide the City long-term projected costs for the various SCADA solutions.
Based on these findings, the City made a wholesale switch away from the existing SCADA
HMI software platform, which required increased capital cost, to move to a SCADA
package that had substantially lower annual support costs. The transition had a return
on investment of 1.5 years, after which the City saves approximately $20,000 annually
over the costs of the previous SCADA package. AE2S provided their full suite of I&C
services to the City including, capital improvements planning, design, programming, and
implementation/startup.
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Kalispell
Joe Schrader
Utility Management Superintendent
406-758-7989
CLIENT RETENTION
2 Years
Kalispell, MontanaTELEMETRY AND SCADA NEEDS ASSESSMENT
To replace aging and proprietary control systems, the City of Kalispell selected AE2S
to complete a comprehensive needs assessment of existing SCADA infrastructure and
determine whether the existing control system met the current and future needs of the
City.
Following the needs assessment, the City elected to replace all existing proprietary
PLCs and obsolete radios with new, more broadly supported equipment. Using the needs
assessment, AE2S designed, bid, programmed, and completed startup of the new control
system, providing a complete turnkey solution from the initial assessment to a complete
running system.
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.2
CLIENT/CONTACT
Chippewa Cree Construction
Corporation
Larry Morsettte
CEO
406-352-8000
CLIENT RETENTION
15 Years
Box Elder, Montana
ROCKY BOY’S/NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM WTP SCADA MASTER PLAN
As part of the final design process for the 11 MGD water treatment facility, AE2S
developed a SCADA Master Plan to provide a platform for technical discussion with the
Owner and basis of I&C design for the facility. The SCADA Master Plan evaluated various
aspects of the control system from network design/configuration, SCADA HMI software
platform capabilities, and control system hardware layout (ethernet versus hard wire).
AE2S provided their full suite of services to the City including, feasibility studies, capital
improvements planning, preliminary and final designs, bidding/negotiations, construction
administration and observation, post-construction, and instrumentation and controls.
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Fargo
Bruce Grubb
City Administrator
701-241-1469
CLIENT RETENTION
12 Years
Fargo, North Dakota
WTP NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND SCADA SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Following a SCADA Needs Assessment, replaced the WTP’s computer-based SCADA
system and PLCs, and upgraded the telemetry system, including replacement of obsolete
servers with new virtual server architecture and thin client workstations. Programmed the
entire SCADA system using a WonderWare system platform SCADA software package.
Programmed new Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs to replace the PLC-5-based process
control system. Replaced the RTU-based water tower telemetry system with an Ethernet-
based radio and PLC system.
CLIENT/CONTACT
BDM Rural Water Systems, Inc.
Rod Kappes
Manager
605-448-5417
CLIENT RETENTION
3 Years
Britton, South DakotaSCADA UPGRADE PLANNING
BDM Rural Water Systems, Inc. (BDM) knew that their SCADA system was outdated
and needed improvements. To determine the best path forward to perform the needed
upgrades, BDM selected AE2S to perform a SCADA System Needs Assessment to create
a plan for upgrading the SCADA system. AE2S visited each site to document the control
and telemetry systems in use and met with the managers and operators to determine their
short- and long-term desires for their SCADA system. Based on the data gathered and the
future system requirements of BDM, AE2S was able to provide a comprehensive SCADA
System Needs Assessment report that addressed the short- and long-term needs. Included
with the Needs Assessment were project delivery options, costs estimates, and a proposed
implementation schedule.
CLIENT/CONTACT
Brookings Municipal Utilities
Eric Witt
Water Operations and Engineering
Supervisor
605-697-8411
CLIENT RETENTION
6 Years
Brookings, South DakotaWATER UTILITY SCADA NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Completed a Needs Assessment for a new SCADA system for a water tower telem-
etry system and an automated high service pump control system at the WTP. The project
included data gathering of the existing control systems at each water treatment plant and
water tower, several meetings with the Utility to discuss needs of the new systems, design
alternatives, and cost estimates. The final Needs Assessment report was used as a basis of
design for the project design phase.
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.3
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CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Chanhassen
Kevin Crooks
Utility Superintendent
952-227-1311
CLIENT RETENTION
6 Years
Chanhassen, MinnesotaTELEMETRY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Chanhassen was experiencing multiple daily telemetry system failures.
These failures prompted the City to search for a consultant to help make corrections that
could be implemented immediately, knowing they were planning on doing a SCADA
system upgrade in the near future. The City retained AE2S to review the status of their
current telemetry system and provide focus for areas that needed correction. During
the initial system review, AE2S made minor modifications in configuration to improve
communication. We also discovered that in-depth focus at some sites was necessary. Upon
detailed review of the selected sites, we learned that antenna cabling and antennas were
damaged. AE2S corrected these damages and roughly 80 percent of the communication
failures stopped happening.
Since the completion of this project, AE2S has been working with the City on
planning their SCADA system upgrade.
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Woodbury
Danyell Lundell
Assistant Utilities Manager
651-714-3720
CLIENT RETENTION
6 Years
Woobury, MinnesotaSCADA DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
The City of Woodbury encountered major issues with their SCADA system, which
drew attention to the need for replacement. AE2S was selected to assist the City in the
design process and provide technical expertise to collaborate on designing an updated,
reliable SCADA system.
AE2S completed a comprehensive system assessment to provide a detailed review of
the existing SCADA system and associated equipment. This provided the foundation for
the SCADA system udpate.
In addition to replacing all PLCs, OITs, and telemetry radios, the SCADA system
design included reconfiguring the high-speed wireless system for additional redundancy,
adding fiber connectivity to the water towers for live streaming, video surveillance, and
backup SCADA communications. The replacement of SCADA servers provides the live
standby redundancy desired for the SCADA servers, and advanced reporting system
needed for use of valuable system data. The telemetry network is configured for access
control (card readers) at all wells, along with local video surveillance, email alerts, and
video clips.
AE2S’ proven background of designing, implementing, and supporting SCADA
systems with prominent service and leading technologies led the City to select AE2S
to design their new SCADA system. This valued partnership prompted the selection of
AE2S for the programming and startup portion of the project, making sure all equipment
supplied on the project operated the SCADA system as the City intended.
AE2S worked with operations staff to create control descriptions for each SCADA site,
which was used to document operation and program the SCADA system. As part of the
planning, AE2S walked through SCADA system screen samples to develop Woodbury’s
preferred SCADA screen layouts and navigation.
The existing SCADA system remained in place during the duration of the project,
allowing operations staff to ease in to the new system, one site at a time.
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.4
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Hopkins
Sean Moilanen
Utilities Foreman
952-935-8474
CLIENT RETENTION
4 Years
Hopkins, MinnesotaSCADA NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Hopkins was looking for an alternative systems integrator to help solve
some outstanding problems and were in contact with AE2S to see if their current issues
could get resolved. AE2S was brought in and made an immediate impact with responsive
service and troubleshooting support, and helped the City add chlorine system monitoring
to their system. From there, we performed a SCADA System Assessment and delivered a
final report outlining the areas of focus in their SCADA system. Working with City staff
by 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. The City selected AE2S to perform the SCADA
programming and startup services based on the relationship that AE2S quickly built with
the City, and our 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.
CLIENT/CONTACT
Moorhead Public Service
Kris Knutson
Water Division Manager
218-477-8071
CLIENT RETENTION
4 Years
Moorhead, MinnesotaI&C SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Moorhead Public Service (MPS) contracted AE2S to perform a complete assessment
of the water utility’s Instrumentation and Controls Systems. The assessment identified
several needed improvements.
The distribution system data network utilized an outdated and proprietary data
protocol on a high-speed fiber optic network. AE2S procured the equipment and
performed the necessary upgrades to migrate to a high-speed Ethernet-based network.
The SCADA software utilized by the MPS water utility was obsolete and not very
well supported. AE2S performed a SCADA software evaluation to recommend a new
SCADA software to use. Based on the recommendations of the assessment, MPS decided
to migrate their entire SCADA system to Ignition SCADA software. AE2S procured the
software for MPS, worked with their IT staff to install and configure the software on their
servers, and programmed the entire system.
The PLCs utilized by the WTP were outdated, nearing the end of life, and were
difficult to make system improvements with. AE2S was contracted by the MPS to design a
complete replacement to the WTP control system. The design included replacing several
standalone PLCs with a single redundant ControlLogix PLC system, upgrading other
obsolete PLCs with ControlLogix and CompactLogix, and upgrading the network to high-
speed Ethernet over fiber optic. An electrical contractor was hired to install the new PLC
and network cabling and configured the high-speed network and programmed the PLCs.
MPS has their own SCADA technician who AE2S trained to work with the new
PLC and Ignition SCADA software. MPS still calls on AE2S regularly for SCADA system
support and service.
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.5
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Bemidji
Craig Gray
Public Works Director
218-333-1851
CLIENT RETENTION
4 Years
Bemidji, Minnesota
SCADA SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Completed a SCADA system Needs Assessment to evaluate the water utility’s obsolete
control systems at the wells, treatment plant, and water towers. The Needs Assessment
report provided recommendations for improvements. AE2S was then selected to carry
out the recommendations and designed a new SCADA system. The design for the system
consists of a PLC-based control system with internet-based telemetry to the water towers
and a high-speed Local Area Network (LAN) connecting the treatment building to the
individual wells. Secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels connect the water tower
PLCs to the SCADA system at the treatment building. With the high-speed network,
the SCADA computer can connect directly to each remote PLC, so no telemetry polling
programming is needed, greatly simplifying the entire system. The project also included
chemical feed improvements to automate and flow pace the addition of phosphate,
chlorine, and fluoride. Instrumentation was added at the towers and treatment building to
provide better flow, temperature, pressure, and chemical usage data for reporting. AE2S
programmed the PLCs and SCADA software, and configured the networks for reliable and
secure performance.
Since the control system is relied upon to operate the system, careful planning was
needed to remove and replace the controls without major disruptions to the system. This
was accomplished with planning and coordination between the contractors and the City to
make sure that the distribution system was full before any work starts, the automation that
needed to remain in place still functioned as necessary, and that pumps could always run
manually if needed. The final upgrade at the treatment building required some downtime,
but the wells and chemical feed systems were available to run manually when the City
needed to produce water.
The treatment building is unmanned, so the SCADA system provides remote alarm
notification through text messages to the operators. The operators can log into the SCADA
system from anywhere to view the system, make setpoint changes, view trends, and
acknowledge alarms.
With the new PLC, SCADA computer, and network-based telemetry system, the City
has a state-of-the-art system that they can rely on for many years.
CLIENT/CONTACT
City of Roseville
Paul Coone
Public Works Superintendent
651-792-7053
CLIENT RETENTION
7 Years
Roseville, MinnesotaSCADA SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Completed a SCADA System Needs Assessment which detailed the need for various
system improvements including PLC, radio, and SCADA server upgrades needed.
Provided budgeting and implementation options so that the City could phase system
improvements over the course of multiple years.
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.6
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
The project team selected to serve you combines familiarity with your water and wastewater utilities, SCADA system, proven
expertise, and dedication to delivering excellent client service.
Ross Hanson - Montana I&C Regional ManagerWith 20+ years of experience, Ross brings a diverse skill set to the team including project management, programming, startup, and operations. His experience in project management helps deliver clear project deliverables such as drawing specifications and other important project deliverables along with effective communications between owners, engineers, and contractors. This understanding of project management combined with his I&C experience allow him to get complex SCADA projects off the ground and program and support them for many years. His operational experience also brings an operators perspective to the design, programming, and development of complex SCADA systems. Such a diverse skill set helps fill in any knowledge gaps that might exist and brings unique perspectives to the team.
James Sletten - Project Manager and I&C SpecialistJames will be the main point of contact for managing your SCADA Master Plan project, from the needs assessment and subsequent design through programming and implementation. James has the wide variety of experience with SCADA and telemetry systems that it takes to support your needs. Through his recent work under the City’s current On-Call I&C Services Contract, James has gained an in-depth understanding of the City’s water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and irrigation pumping system. 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.
Wes Crawford - I&C SupportWes brings unique experience to the Montana I&C team. Previously Wes was the Industrial Automation Specialist for the City of Great Falls and maintained their I&C systems. This included working on the City’s Wonderware systems, GE PLCs, 2300Vac electrical systems, along with other responsibilities. He oversaw and helped implement the expansion of the Great Falls WTP including a new UV system, filter rehab project, and telemetry upgrade replacing 13 radios and seven PLCs.
Pool of Additional I&C Professionals
The project team is supported by a pool of 20 additional I&C professionals on staff. Our team of SCADA
experts specialize in water and wastewater systems and will serve as a resource for your staff through
the needs assessment and improvements planning, with the ability to provide SCADA system design,
construction administration, programming services, and on-going system support. Our comprehensive
ability to serve you throughout the entirety of the project, and into the future, will provide efficiencies
and ensure each piece of the puzzle fits within your overall system objectives and goals.
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Anthony Pittman -SCADA Engineer
Anthony is an experienced SCADA Engineer and has supported numerous SCADA Master Plans for
client throughout the region. His background in water and wastewater environments has given him
experience with numerous SCADA system technologies and makes him a an ideal team member for
your project.
Jason Schuler - Security Expert
Jason brings extensive SCADA and enterprise server system design, implementation, and security
management experience. He is experienced in network firewalls, routing, switching, and network
radios. He has implemented cybersecurity solutions including intrusion prevention systems, multi-factor
authentication, content filtering, and remote access solutions.
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA ON-CALL SERVICES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1.7
RECENT AND CURRENT WORK FOR THE CITY
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RECENT ON-CALL SCADA SERVICES
7 WRF PEPs Pumps Enhanced Level Control Implementation
8 WRF Boiler Control System Integration with Wonderware
9 WRF Dewatering PLC Troubleshooting and Replacement
10 WRF Wonderware System Platform Programming Assistance
1 Sourdough WTP Control System Ethernet Lockup Troubleshooting
3 Sourdough Tank PLC Fault Troubleshooting
4 Sunset Hills Booster Station Startup Support
6 Pear Street Booster Station Design, Programming, Startup, and
Support
We’ve helped Bozeman successfully complete projects instrumental to serving your rate payers. Most recently, the AE2S team was
selected to provide SCADA On-Call Services for the City and have rendered On-Call SCADA services to the City since 2017, under
the WTP On-Call Services Contract. The institutional knowledge our team has gained through these and services for other projects
makes AE2S the most qualified to facilitate and lead the City’s efforts to position your utilities for I&C success.
The map below includes recent on-call SCADA projects that we’ve completed for the City. Although not depicted on the map, this
page also includes a sampling of recent and current engineering project experience.
RECENT ENGINEERING PROJECTS
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11
5 Distribution SCADA PC Programming and Win911 Troubleshooting
11 Lyman WTP Solar Powered Remote Monitoring Design,
Programming, and Implementation
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2 Sourdough WTP Bypass PLC Upgrade
• Burrup Lift Station Electrical Panel Upgrades
• Water System Master Plan Update
• Water Distribution System Risk Assessment
• Integrated Water Resources Plan
• Drought Management Plan
• Lyman Creek System Improvements
• Water Distribution System Modeling
• Water and Wastewater Utility Cost of Service
• Lyman and Sourdough Reservoir Condition Assessment
• Sourdough Raw Water Metering Improvements
CURRENT ENGINEERING PROJECTS
• Wastewater Collection Facility Plan
• Water Supply Optimization Management Tool
• WTP On-call Services
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2.1
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FIRM BACKGROUND
AE2S BOZEMAN OFFICE
1288 North 14th Avenue, Unit 103
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-219-2633
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Age of Firm: 30 years
Age of Bozeman Office: 6 years
SCADA Specialists: 23
Annual Revenue (2020):
Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S)
Our firm was founded in North
Dakota in 1991, and we have expanded
to eight states, 23 offices, and over 300
employees.
We established our SCADA Systems
division in 2001 after recognizing the
deficiencies in how SCADA services were
provided to our clients by traditional
system integrators. Since 2001, AE2S has
helped water systems in Montana, Utah,
Colorado, Minnesota, and the Dakotas.
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
SCADA systems specifically for water and
wastewater utilities. 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 SCADA
system.
Our engineers, programmers, and
technicians are experts in the field,
always working with proven and reliable
technologies for SCADA systems to
provide long-term solutions. By offering
SCADA services directly to our clients,
rather than working with an outside
system integrator, we focus on providing
the most responsive service possible.
Firm Stability
Since starting our Bozeman office
in 2015, the office has grown from one
employee to 11 full-time employees. We
anticipate growing the office further to
better serve our clients.
FIRM REVENUE
Net Revenue:
$51,922,753
I&C Services: $3,669,356
MONTANA REVENUE
Net Revenue: $6,038,336
I&C Services: $372,775
YOUR ONE TEAM
TO HELP GUIDE YOU FROM START TO FUTURE
SCADA MASTER
PLAN
MASTER PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION
ON-GOING
SUPPORT
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AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2.2
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROGRAMMING EXPERTISE
AE2S specializes in water - from water treatment and distribution to wastewater
collection and treatment. In turn, the primary focus of our SCADA Division is to support
those clients and projects. Our SCADA group has programmed and commissioned
hundreds of water and wastewater projects.
Raw Water Supply
• Surface Water Intakes
• Groundwater Wells
Pretreatment
• Presedimentation
• Detention Basins
• Solids Contact Basins
Filtration
• Pressure and Gravity Media Filters
• Automated Backwash
• Filter to Waste
• Cascade Level/Flow Control
Water Treatment
• Membranes
• Lime Softening
• Iron & Manganese Removal
Wastewater Treatment
• Aeration
• RAS/WAS Pumping
• Digesters
• Clarifiers
Chemical Feed/Disinfection Systems
• Flow Paced and Dosage Control
• Bulk Storage and Day Tank Transfer Systems
• UV Treatment
Headworks
• Screening
• Grit Removal
Collection
• Lift Stations
• Equalization Basins
Pumping Systems
• High Service Pump Stations
• Booster Pump Stations
• Influent Wetwell Pump Stations
• Lift Station Pump Systems
Irrigation Systems
• Canal Intake Pump Stations for Pivot Irrigators
Other
• SCADA System Master Planning
• Cyber Security
• Electrical Troubleshooting
Specific Services Related to SCADA System Master Planning and Support
• Develop standards to assists with future plans and PLC, OIT, telemetry, and SCADA
systems.
• Develop long-term planning guides for capital improvements.
• Assist in selecting standard control equipment and help ensure new equipment will
integrate with existing systems.
• Recommend and help prioritize upgrades to existing systems.
• Evaluate the current SCADA software design, implementation, and recurring costs
versus other SCADA solutions. Evaluate the SCADA system network architecture,
cybersecurity, telemetry and control equipment.
• Provide upgrade, service, and on-going support to existing systems.
3FIRM WORKLOAD
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 3.1
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FIRM WORKLOAD
The bottom line is we are here to serve
you. We’ve successfully delivered on every
task under our current On-Call Services
contract - from Wonderware programming
assistance, cyber security guidance,
electrical troubleshooting, and everything
in between. Our comprehensive
understanding gained from this work
allows us to efficiently continue moving
forward with the next step of master
planning
We will continue to prioritize the City
and dedicate the AE2S SCADA team you
have come to rely on and trust.
Time Dedicated to Current Projects
Time for Anticipated Projects and Technical Training
James Sletten
Ross Hanson
Wes Crawford
Anthony Pittman
Jason Schuler
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Unscheduled Time to Accommodate Your SCADA Master Plan
CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED WORKLOADS
CAPABILITY TO MEET TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
Just as we have done since 2017
when we were awarded the WTP On-Call
Services contract, we are committed
to helping the City by maintaining
around-the-clock availability to ensure
that critical needs are met by providing
extreme client service.
James and the other team members
have time allocated within their schedules
to adjust to your anticipated needs.
Current and anticipated workload is
shown in the table above.
Our knowledge of the City’s control
systems will also allow us to streamline
data gathering in the first step of the
master plan process, allowing you to
maximize your budget from the very
start.
QUALIFIED STAFF ON
SITE IN TEN MINUTES!
Your lead I&C Expert, James Sletten,
can be on site in about ten minutes
– ready to help take care of your
issues immediately! That means
your issues get resolved and you
get back to business!
4REFERENCES
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 4.1
A good client/consultant
relationship is often described by
words such as trust, responsiveness,
quality, and loyalty. We strive to
develop exceptional client/consultant
relationships which go beyond the
norm. At AE2S, we strive to provide
“Extreme Client Service,” working as an
extension of your staff, devoted to the
success of your utilities as a whole.
We have highlighted professional
references here as well as in our
experience section and invite you to
contact them to learn more about the
value of working with AE2S.
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REFERENCES
JILL MILLERWater Treatment Plant SuperintendentCity of Bozeman7024 Sourdough Canyon RoadBozeman, MT 59715406-994-0503jmiller@bozeman.net
Client Water Treatment Plant
Superintendent responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the
Sourdough WTP and Lyman WTP.
JOE SCHRADERUtility Management SuperintendentCity of Kalispell201 1st Avenue EastKalispell, MT 59901406-758-7989jschrader@kalispell.com
Client Utility Superintendent for water pumping and storage facility improvements, including a distribution wide telemetry and SCADA project.
JUSTIN SMITH
Watford City Superintendant
213 2nd Street, NE
Watford City, ND 58854
701-444-2533
jusmith@nd.gov
Watford City Superintendent responsible for the water and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
RUSS SMITHChief Plant Operator330 N Bennett St.Livingston, MT 59047406-222-2005rsmith@livingstonmontana.org
Client WRF Superintendent responsible for wastewater treatment operations.
GINA MOTTLWastewater SuperintendentPO Box 2437Williston, ND 58802701-577-8100ginam@ci.williston.nd.us
Client WWRF Superintendent responsible for wastewater treatment operations and associated improvements, directly involved with the recent WWRF construction and startup.
APPENDIX ARESUMES
James Sletten
Project Manager and I&C Senior Specialist
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Industrial
Technologies, University of North
Dakota
Mr. Sletten’s experience includes water/wastewater instrumentation and controls
services, serving clients throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions 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
• SCADA On-Call Services, Bozeman, MT - I&C Technician. Provides as needed
support to Zeb Breuckman and Bradley Thompson to help design and maintain
the City’s new and existing SCADA infrastructure. To date, this has included
Wonderware programming guidance and equipment selection.
• Water Treatment Plant On-Call Services, Bozeman, MT - I&C Technician. Provides
on-call instrumentation and controls for the City of Bozeman and their instrumentation
and controls technician. This includes PLC, SCADA, and telemetry programming support
as needed.
• Lyman Creek System Improvements, Bozeman, MT - I&C Technician. Provided
design and implementation services to expand automated control and monitoring systems
used to control the diversion of water into the Lyman WTP. Enhancements included the
addition of two-level transmitters in remote locations which relay information to a central
solar powered control panel. Information is then relayed to the Lyman WTP using a
900Mhz radio link.
• Pear Street Booster Station Rehabilitation, Bozeman, MT - I&C Technician.
Design and construction phase services for 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 connect the City’s two largest
pressure zones.
• Telemetry and SCADA Needs Assessment, Kalispell, MT - I&C
Technician. Evaluated the City’s existing water SCADA infrastructure
and proposed improvements to replace antiquated hardware
with modern SCADA systems. This included design, bidding,
programming, and startup of the entire system with minimal
disturbance to operations.
• WRF Upgrades, Belgrade, MT - I&C Technician. Customized VFD
programming provided enhanced control of pump operations in high
presssure conditions. This advanced programming improved start-up
and shut-down of pumps by using I&C solutions to reduce the potential
for transient events.
• On-Call I&C Services, Three Forks, MT - I&C Technician. Currently
providing on-call I&C services to troubleshoot and maintain existing control
system assets for several wells, the water treatment plant, and the wastewater
treatment plant. All sites use Allen Bradley PLCs and are connected using radio
telemetry which relays information to a central location where the Wonderware
SCADA system resides.
WHY JAMES?
James holds valuable
institutional knowledge
of the City’s facilties
and understands the
priorities of various
City staff. These
relationships and
knowledge of the
existing systems
provide a solid
foundation on whch to
build the City’s SCADA
Master Plan.
ARESUMES
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.1
WHY ROSS?
Ross has performed
Instrumentation and
Controls services for
numerous Montana
wastewater and water
projects. In addition,
he is a certified
wastewater and water
systems operator.
Ross Hanson
Regional I&C Manager - Montana
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 1B
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
• WTP SCADA Master Plan, Great Falls, MT - Project Manager. Completed a
SCADA Master Plan to evaluate capital and life cycle costs for the WTP’s SCADA
system since the existing SCADA servers were due for replacement and the SCADA
platform was in need of a software upgrade. Evaluated the server configurations,
several SCADA HMI software platforms, and annual support costs over time to
provide the City long-term projected costs for the various SCADA solutions. Based
on these findings, the City made a wholesale switch away from the existing SCADA
HMI software platform, which required increased capital cost, to move to a SCADA
package that had substantially less annual support costs.
• Rocky Boy’s/NCMRWS WTP SCADA Master Plan, Box ELder, MT - Project
Manager. As part of the final design process for the 11 MGD WTP, developed a
SCADA Master Plan to provide a platform for technical discussions with the Owner
and basis of I&C design for the facility. The SCADA Master Plan evaluated
various aspects of the control system from network design/configuration,
SCADA HMI software platform capabilities, and control system hardware
layout (ethernet versus hard wire).
• Telemetry and SCADA Needs Assessment, Kalispell, MT - Project Manager.
Evaluated the City’s existing water SCADA infrastructure and purposed
improvements to replace antiquated hardware with modern SCADA
systems. This included design, bidding, programming, and startup
of the entire system with minimal disturbance to operations.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Havre, MT - I&C
Technician. Completions of plans and specifications for a
wastewater treatment improvements projects that involved the
design and construction of an $11.9 million upgrade to the City’s
existing activated sludge treatment facility to address ammonia,
nitrate plus nitrite, and disinfection permit limits. Responsible for
design, programming, and field startup for BNR upgrades, new RAS/
WAS pumping, new diffused aeration, new turbo blowers, digester
supernatant management upgrades, clarifier rehabilitation, new UV
disinfection, and other miscellaneous facility improvements/upgrades.
Interfaced with process engineers to determine control descriptions.
• WTP Improvements and Distribution System Control System
Upgrades, Great Falls, MT - I&C Technician. Various improvements
to water system facilities for the City, from electrical and pump system
upgrades at the Gore Hill Booster Station and construction of a new
500,000-gallon composite-style elevated water tower to complete
replacement of the filter media and underdrains (as well as adding air
scour to the backwash process) and upgrading the WTP HMI-SCADA
system.
ARESUMES
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.2
Wes CrawfordSCADA Support
EDUCATION
Master of Information
Systems, University of Phoenix;
Bachelor of Science, Computer
Information Systems, Montana
State University - Northern;
Associate of Applied Science in
Network Support Technology and
Microcomputer Support, Montana
State University - Great Falls
SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• WTP Filter Improvements, Great Falls, MT - I&C Technician. Instrumentation
and controls services to complete filter media and underdrains (as well as adding air
scour to the backwash process) upgrades on new filter control consoles and on the WTP
HMI-SCADA system. AE2S provided their full suite of services to the City on this
project including, feasibility studies, capital improvements planning, preliminary and
final designs, bidding/negotiations, construction administration and observation, post-
construction, and instrumentation and controls.
• WTP SCADA Upgrades, Great Falls, MT - I&C Technician. To assist the WTP
in maintaining operational budget costs, AE2S provided capital and support costs
and functionality comparisons for various SCADA software platforms. Determining
that the WTP could upgrade their SCADA platform and the savings in support cost
alone would pay for conversion in less than two years, resulting in a
operational budget savings annually after that timeframe. In an effort to
reduce implementation cost, AE2S worked with the City to complete
the SCADA Upgrade in conjunction with the completion of the
filter improvements phases to minimizing doubling work effort and
maximizing operator flexibility.
• Gore Hill Water Tower Replacement, Great Falls, MT - I&C
Technician. Instrumentation and controls services to complete the
telemetry and control programming at the Gore Hill Booster Station
and newly constructed 500,000-gallon composite-style elevated Gore
Hill Water Tower. AE2S provided their full suite of services to the City
on this project.
• WTP Annual Maintenance and On-Call I&C Services, Great Falls,
MT - I&C Technician. Due to a lack of staff, the WTP requested
AE2S provide I&C support services from both an annual maintenance
and on-call services perspective.
Mr. Crawford has a decade of experience working as an Instrumentation and Controls
Technician. He served as an Electronic Technician for the United States Postal Service
and for the City of Great Falls, Public Works, inclusive of serving as a Database
Administrator for their water distribution and wastewater collection. He served as an
Industrial Automation Specialist at the Great Falls Water Treatment Plant.
WHY WES?
Wes’ knowledge and
understanding from his
years working for the
City of Great Falls will
enable him to be an
efficient member of the
project team.
ARESUMES
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.3
WHY ANTHONY?
Anthony will bring
his focus on complete
system dependability
and attention to detail
to guide a successful
SCADA system
implementation.
Anthony Pittman SCADA Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical
Engineering, Michigan Technical
University
SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• SCADA Design and Implementation, Woodbury, MN - Project Manager. Project
consisted of a comprehensive assessment, which provided the foundation for the
SCADA system update. In addition to replacing all PLCs, OITs, and telemetry radios,
the SCADA system design included reconfiguring the high-speed wireless system in to
a ring topology for additional redundancy. Provided software programming services,
and the existing SCADA system remained in place during the duration of the project,
allowing operations staff to ease in to the new system, one site at a time.
• SCADA System Improvements, Chanhassen, MN - Project Manager. Reviewed
the status of the City’s current telemetry system and provided focus for areas that
needed correction. During the initial system review, AE2S made minor modifications
in configuration to improve communication. We also discovered that in-depth focus
at some sites was necessary. Upon detailed review of the selected sites, we learned
that antenna cabling and antennas were damaged. AE2S corrected these damages and
roughly 80 percent of the communication failures stopped happening.
• SCADA System Needs Assessment, Roseville, MN - Project Manager. Completed
a SCADA System Needs Assessment which detailed the need for various system
improvements including PLC, radio, and SCADA server upgrades needed. Provided
budgeting and implementation options so that the City could phase system
improvements over the course of multiple years.
• SCADA System Improvements, Hopkins, MN - Project Manager. Project
consisted of comprehensive assessment, design, and programming of their SCADA
system. This 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.
• SCADA System Needs Assessment, Bemidji, MN - Project Manager. Completed
a SCADA system Needs Assessment to evaluate the water utility’s obsolete control
systems at the wells, treatment plant, and water towers. The Needs Assessment report
provided recommendations for improvements. AE2S was selected to carry out the
recommendations and designed a new SCADA System, including replacing obsolete
PLTUs with a new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based control system,
internet-based telemetry to the water towers, and a new SCADA application using Ignition
SCADA/HMI software. AE2S performed the control system programming, start-up, and
on-going service and support for the control system.
• Lift Station Control Improvements, Eden Prairie, MN - I&C Engineer. Upgraded
PLCs for all control panels and replaced existing alarm dialer system with radio
telemetry and new SCADA software with call out alarming. Provided design,
programming, and startup of new control panels with PLC, as well as local control and
radio telemetry to integrate with new SCADA system at two lift station locations.
Mr. Pittman has over 16 years’ experience integrating automation controls and telemetry
equipment for various municipalities and water districts. Working side-by-side with the
project team throughout design, construction, and startup, Mr. Pittman ensures that your
project operates exactly as intended. He frequently works closely with system operators
to develop efficient, customized process control systems. He is experienced with many
different PLCs and SCADA software, SQL databases, reporting software, server and
workstation platforms, and communications systems.
ARESUMES
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.4
Jason Schuler Security Expert
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration
in Information Systems, University of
North Dakota
SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Brookings Municipal Utilities, Brookings, SD - IT Technician/Security Specialist.
Provided network design and security recommendations to improve system stability.
Executed network re-design tasks, firewall segregation between water and wastewater
systems. Served as a security advisor for water system remote access VPN and firewall
configuration.
• GIS Set-up, Red River Valley Water Supply Project, Eastern North Dakota - IT
Technician. Activated a cloud server with Microsoft® Azure, installing an array of Esri
products; ArcGIS® Server, ArcGIS® Desktop, Workflow Manager (WMX) for Desktop
and Server, and Workflow Manager Web Edition. Set-up reliable and responsive
hardware and software, so users could trust the WMX application to work continuously.
Obtained HTTPS for web servers.
• Network Security, Grand Forks, ND - IT Technician. Performed firewall
configuration and policy management and secure VPN technologies - IPSec and SSL.
• Northeast Regional Water District, Langdon, ND - IT Technician. Linked
Langdon RW and North Valley networks via secure VPN tunnels over the internet.
Designed the cloud server architecture for hosting SCADA applications. Designed and
configured communications for dispersed remote sites via wireless radio and secure
VPN tunnels.
• St. Cloud WTP, St. Cloud, MN - IT Technician. Provided Local Area
Network design and switch upgrades to improve SCADA system operation,
network redundancy protocols, network isolation for SCADA, and secure
VPN access.
• Water Treatment System, Fargo, ND - Cybersecurity Advisor. Performed
SCADA system cybersecurity risk assessment portion of Fargo water systems
overall AWIA risk assessment. Utilized AWWA standards to assess current
controls and policy at water treatment sites to develop an overall risk profile and
identify vulnerabilities. Designed water treatment plant control network and
implemented SCADA servers and software.
• Western Area Water Supply Authority & Williston WTP, Williston, ND
- IT Technician/Security Specialist. Designed redundant internal SCADA
LAN network at large Water Treatment facility in Williston, ND. Designed and
implemented a private SCADA wide area network of 125+ remote sites with
secure encrypted connections utilizing private ethernet radio, leased carrier WAN
connections, cellular modems, and secure VPN tunneling. Configured secure remote
access solutions. Provide ongoing maintenance and support for the system. Deployed
all system servers including 4 VMWare hosts, domain controllers, and backup solutions.
Manage security functions including password policies, network access policies both
internal and external to the network. Developed and implemented security policies
and best practice recommendations for secure WIFI access at the water treatment plant
facility. Configured role-based access control for SCADA system software.
Mr. Schuler has extensive experience with SCADA and enterprise server system design,
implementation, and security, Industrial Control System and enterprise network design
and security, server virtualization, security management, wireless network, desktop help
desk, data and voice communication. He is experienced with network firewalls, routing,
switching, network radios, Windows, Linux, SAN, DAS, and NAS storage systems, fiber
and copper cable, and telephone cabling.
WHY JASON?
Jason excels in
network SCADA and
implementing secure
solutions in control
system environments.
ARESUMES
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.5
APPENDIX BNONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION
BNONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION
AE2S BOZEMAN SCADA MASTER PLAN STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS B.1
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