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In the municipal water industry, control systems (sometimes referred to assupervisory control and data acquisition [SCADA] systems) historically have beenprovided using a traditional design-bid-build approach as the predominant projectdelivery method. For instance, control systems are frequently bundled into plantconstruction or upgrade projects. Control systems have become so well integratedin these projects that owners, design consultants, contractors, and regulatorsall understand how these systems work, and customers and political governingbodies all accept the delivery process results. During the last several years,however, growing pressure to provide high-performance, competitive services usingthe best available technology has prompted utility providers to complete manystand-alone control system projects using an array of non-traditional methods.Non-traditional methods range from simple bidder prequalification to evaluatedproposals to design-build (DB). This paper discusses control system deliverymethods as they relate to case studies and provides a 'reality check' of theproposed benefits of non-traditional project delivery methods. Includes 2 references, tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 01/01/1999 Number of Pages: 16File Size: 1 file , 5.4 MB