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4. Executive Summary <br />It is UtiliWorks' understanding that the City of Santa Ana has already taken steps to assess the <br />feasibility of AMI technology for its customers, including related operational technologies, such <br />as Meter Data Management (MDM) software. By refining an AMI system solution with UtiliWorks, <br />the City wilt be able to better realize the project objectives outlined in the City's 2016 <br />feasibility report: providing higher levels of customer service and water usage information to <br />enable water conservation by customers, and improving the water system operations and <br />efficiency, <br />Through our experience interacting with utilities, vendors, and our own research, we have <br />gathered a wealth of information of various AMI technologies. Our understanding provides <br />valuable insight to the best suitable AMI technologies for the City's specific situation and needs. <br />Provided below is an example knowledge capture work product of water AMI solutions in a <br />matrix form. We are familiar with all major water AMI technology vendors while maintaining <br />vendor -neutrality. <br />Figure 7 - UrifiWorks AMI Vendor Moirix <br />Because technology and services in the industry have grown since the time the City's feasibility <br />report was commissioned, UtiliWorks is able to leverage its experience in AMI procurement, <br />contracting, and deployment to engage in knowledge -share with the City and fill in gaps <br />regarding AMI solutions. Using our institutional knowledge, UtiltWorks is well -prepared to make <br />recommendations to City on all aspects outlined in the City's RFP, including: <br />A. Smart Metering Technology <br />B. Data Collection Network <br />C. Communication Method <br />D. System Mead -End Control Computer and Software <br />E. Meter Data Management Software <br />F. Endpoint Installation <br />51Pade <br />