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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/19/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0344
LOG NAME: 60STRATEGIC AMPLAN
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,879.00, for Development of a
Strategic Asset Management Plan (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc., for the
development of a Strategic Asset Management Plan for the Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $396,879.00.
DISCUSSION:
On May 1, 2018, by Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) C-28671, the City Council authorized an amendment to an agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc. to conduct an asset management maturity assessment for the Water Utility, as a component of its ongoing asset management
initiatives. The resulting assessment produced several recommendations for initiatives that would further the City's asset management objectives.
One of the recommendations was the development of a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP). Creation of a Strategic Asset Management
Plan will allow the Utility to implement an overarching asset management framework to guide decision making across the organization.
A Request for Proposals was issued in December 2019. An extensive review of the seven submissions resulted in the selection of GHD, Inc. GHD,
Inc. has extensive experience working with water and wastewater utilities across the globe in the development of asset management strategies
and objectives. GHD, Inc. will work with staff to develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan that follows the Institute of Asset Management (IAM)
guidelines. The plan will include an Asset Management Framework and an Asset Management implementation Plan (madmap/schedule).
M/WBE — A waiver of the goal for SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Water Department and approved by OBD, in
accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods and services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities
are negligible.
The Agreement with GHD, Inc. will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the Water & Sewer Fund to
support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Water
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Tejal Kshatriya 8583