AGENDA REPORT
DATE: July 13, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Contract with Revere Control Systems, Inc. for
Instrumentation and Controls Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Utilities Department seeks approval to piggyback the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) contract number 2024-104 with Revere Control Systems, Inc. for instrumentation and controls services. Instrumentation and control support is an essential operational function for the City's water treatment plants, water reclamation facility, and lift stations, enabling reliable communication, security, monitoring, and process control.
Contracted services for staff augmentation are necessary to maintain continuous operations. Approval will allow the department to utilize Revere Control Systems, Inc. on an as-needed basis to support critical operational functions until staffing levels are restored and as ongoing supplemental expertise is required.
The GRU contract is active through December 17, 2029, and offers a qualified and competitively procured service provider that meets the City's needs. The Utilities Department anticipates annual expenditures between $50,000 and $70,000 for services provided under the piggyback contract.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Revere Control Systems, Inc. through piggyback of GRU contract 2024-104, for instrumentation and controls services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the Water/Sewer Fund - Org # 40257502 Obj # 434000 - Other Contractual Services.
Prepared by: Hye (Jay) Kwag, PE, PMP / Utilities Engineering Manager