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electronic control system, maintenance equipment, and others. The 2002 replacement value of the City's entire water assets was estimated to be $209 millions. The 2002 Water Replacement and Improvement Study estimated water assets have depreciated $81 million in the past. The recommended Professional Services Contract with Carollo Engineers will update all of these costs and include all City water and wastewater assets that have been added since 2002. DISCUSSION Consultant Selection Process The City sent out Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to fourteen consultants that have an expertise in this type of asset management review. We received proposals from two consultants: Craig Lawson, Utility Management Consultant, and Carollo Engineers. Both consultants are known and respected for their experience and expertise in developing similar studies in the industry. An internal City panel consisting of representatives from the City's Public Works, Finance and Economic Development Departments reviewed the proposals received. The review panel selected Carollo Engineers as the most qualified firm. Staff has contacted references provided by Carollo Engineers and all references provided positive feedback for the quality of work and responsiveness by the consultant for similar AMP projects. As a result, City staff is recommending Carollo Engineers perform the 2007 AMP Update. Protect Budget The consultant contract is attached to this staff report and the projected fee is $74,137. Since this is the first comprehensive water and wastewater AMP analysis performed for the City since 2002, and Carollo Engineers has not performed any of the City's past AMP studies, staff anticipates a number of additional hours may be needed to develop a transition from the past Replacement/Improvement Studies to the current AMP effort. Hence, staff is requesting a contingency amount of $11,163 (approximately 15%) be added to the scope of services amount to allow for this possible extra work. In total, the cost for this project, on atime-and-material basis, is not-to-exceed $85,300, to be split equally between the water and sewer enterprise funds. Scope of Work The attached consultant contract with Carollo Engineers includes a detailed scope of work to complete the water and wastewater AMP study. The AMP work effort for both the City's water and wastewater systems requires between 16 and 24 weeks to complete, dependent upon City review time, data collection and provision Page 3 of 4