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SCOPE OF SERVICES Exhibit A TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECYCLED WATER PLAN The City requires the services of a professional engineer to assist with the implementation of phase one of the City's Recycled Water Master Plan. The professional engineer shall serve as the Consultant leading and participating in all aspects of implementing the first phase of the plan. It is anticipated the construction of the first phase of the plan will be accomplished through the traditional public works design-bid-build contracting method. The Consultant will be directly responsible to the Director of Operations, however it is expected that the work will require close coordination with City Engineering and other City staff to implement the plan. The Consultant will have the assistance of City Engineering staff to carry out the outlined scope of work. The Engineering staff is well versed in Public Works project design and construction contracting, but does not have direct experience with recycled water plan and project implementation. Through the assistance to the Consultant it is expected that Engineering staff gain valuable knowledge regarding the plan. More specifically, the responsibilities of the Consultant shall include, but not be limited to: • Prepare implementation plan based upon necessary tasks and critical milestones • Prepare and manage the implementation schedule • Identification of consultants needed to prepare plans and other required documentation to accomplish implementation schedule • Lead the in the selection of needed consultants following City procurement processes • Develop the consultant scope of work and negotiate appropriate fee for consultant contract(s) • Once approved by City, administer and manage consultant contract(s) including recommendations for progress payments and required changes to the scope of work and fee. • Manage the preparation and technical review of plans and hid documents • Identify needed permits and assist City in processing said permits • Ensure implementation is in compliance with environmental requirements identified by CEQA documentation • Assist with bidding of project(s) including responding to contractor inquiries • Assist with evaluation of the bids and recommendation of contract(s) award • Provide Construction Management Services including coordination with City Public Works Inspection staff on schedule, progress payments, and change order negotiation • Assist with close-out of the construction contracts including informal and/or formal dispute resolution if necessary Other duties that may be required of the Consultant include: • Assist City in seeking State and Federal funding for the plan • Assist City in customer interface