Design-Build Services for SCADA Systems Upgrades - BMT Zones, EPCC, PCC

The MTA sought to hire a qualified design-build team, or the “Design-Builder”, for design-build services to enhance the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) system; this connects to the current power control center. In addition, a new back-up power control center would be constructed. The SCADA system allows for off-site management of the electrical traction power supply for the NYCT subway system; it is controlled from the Power Control Center in Manhattan. Through the SCADA system, the NYCT can oversee, remove, and repair the traction power as needed.

The goal of this project is to create a back-up power control center in Brooklyn for use, in case an emergency leaves the PCC inoperative or unavailable. Additionally, the SCADA system at the Power Control Center uses a new DYNAC ES system for three of the sixteen control zones inside the BMT sector. The task for this contract is to improve the remaining 13 BMT control zones, so connection can be made to the DYNAC ES SCADA system. In addition, integration of the BMT control zones with the three control zones that were previously upgraded would be made.

The project scope also includes the installation of new PLC gateway cabinets, data cabinets, and other related equipment in the control zones. At the Power Control Center, installation of a new LCD video wall display and related equipment for the BMT control zones would be made to replace the current master terminal units; new workstations would be installed for the cooperative operation of all 16 BMT control zones.

Twin Peaks performed Concrete Sampling and Testing; Fire Resistant Penetrations and Joints; Concrete – Cast-In-Place: Placement; and Concrete – Cast-In-Place: Reinforcing Steel for the project.