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Exhibit A -Scope of Work Detailed Description of the Scope of Work HDR Engineering, Inc. has developed a detailed scope of work to conduct a comprehensive local sewer rate study. The scope of work details two phases for the study. These are as follows: ^ Phase One -Rate Policy Evaluation ^ Phase Two -Technical Evaluation Provided below is a detailed discussion of each phase of the study and the tasks included within each phase. Phase One -Rate Policy Evaluation The objective of the first phase of the study is to review the City's various financia]/rate policies. In this process, a "baseline scenario" will be developed to establish the impact of the cun•ent policies on the City's rates. From this baseline, the potential impacts of any changes in the City's financial/rate setting policies can be quantified and determined. Provided below is a detailed discussion of the various tasks to be undertaken in this portion of the study. Task 1.1-Initial Project Kick-Off Meeting Task Objective: Bring the HDR project team, City management and staff together, at the start of the project, to assure that all parties have a mutual understanding of the goals, objectives, issues and concerns related to the study. The initial project (kick-off) meeting is important to the overall success of this engagement since it forms the foundation for the rate study process. The initial project meeting is used as a starting point in developing a strong working relationship between HDR and the City. At the same time, this meeting allows both parties to discuss the overall goals and objectives for this study, while at the same time discussing any issues and concerns that either party may have. It is proposed that the initial project meeting be approximately 2 hours in length. Expected Ciry Staff Support for Task 1.1: For this task, the City will be expected to: ^ Have their key management/project team members attend a 2 hour planning meeting. Deliverables as a Result of the Initial Kick-off Meeting. From the work accomplished above, the deliverables for this task will be as follows: ^ Identification of objectives, issues and concems by both parties. ^ Face-to-face meeting to get the study off to a positive start. Task 1.2-Data Collection and Analysis Task Objective. Review, assess and collect the Ciry's existing sewer data, and provide a written data request detailing the data required to complete the study. The initial written data request details the data and information required to conduct the study. HDR will provide a written data request to the City prior to the initial kick-off meeting so that it can be discussed at the meeting and any problem areas quickly resolved. The data and LT1~ Comprehensive Loeal Sewer Rate Study A-1 ~~~~JJ City of Pleasanton