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Staff anticipates the contract will span FY 2021/22 through FY 2023/24. Funds to cover the total contract amount are available under CIP No. 16245 as follows: $300,000 in the FY 2021/22 CIP and $400,000 in the FY 2022/23 CIP. BACKGROUND The City last developed a hydraulic model in 2007 as part of the Wastewater Master Plan. Since then, computer modeling technology has progressed at a rapid pace and new software models are much improved, particularly in how they use spatial data to represent pipe networks and land topography. The new model will be linked directly to the City's GIS database, providing greater accuracy and compatibility with other utility software, such as asset management systems. DISCUSSION A Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services was advertised on September 21 , 2021 . On October 20, 2021, proposals were received from five firms including Woodard & Curran, Akel Engineering, HydroScience Engineers, GHD Incorporated, and West Yost Associates. After review of all five proposals, only Woodard & Curran and Akel Engineering moved forward and were interviewed by City staff on December 2, 2021. Based on the evaluation criteria in the RFP Woodard & Curran was selected as the most qualified firm. Staff recommends the City enter into the attached contract with Woodard & Curran to develop a sewer collection system hydraulic model, assess system capacity, identity future CIP projects, and perform related modeling scenarios. The proposed project schedule includes project kickoff in February 2022, followed by a review and incorporation of City-provided data and then development and calibration of the hydraulic model, to be completed by November 2023. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: /11 Kathleen Yurchak Tina Olson Brian Dolan Director of Operations and Director of Finance Interim City Manager Water Utilities Attachments: 1. Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. Page 2 of 2