MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC-A-2020-075-02

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL -_..F On -Call Water Resources Engineering Services (RFP NO.19100) ,.� ,:• Technical Approach - Scope of Work In reviewing the RFP to understand the type of projects involved and based on our staffs previous experience and lessons learned with the City, we understand that the City is seeking to hire qualified engineering consultants for designing of Capital Improvement Programs, and for providing technical expertise for the City's water, sewer, and storm drain improvements. For the services that may be required under this contract, we have identified a general scope of work for several different categories of potential projects. This scope will be fine-tuned based on specific project needs and through Task Order Proposals. General scope of services for different type of projects include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Planning, Resources, & Design Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies • Collect and Review Existing Information: We will conduct a thorough research on existing available data and information through the City, as well as all other stakeholders that may be in the project area. This includes, but is not limited to: property ownership, existing utilities, as-builts, tract maps, equipment data, etc. • Perform Site Visits (if necessary): Depending on the type of the project and defined scope of work, if necessary, the Michael Baker team will conduct site visits to understand the constraints and obstacles that exist for the proposed planning or facilities. • Perform Analyses: Based on the collected data and project goals, we will perform appropriate analyses and review multiple alternatives, including their feasibility and estimated construction costs. Findings and pros and cons of each alternative will be discussed with the City and recommendations will be made for City's consideration. • Provide Draft and Final Reports: All findings and processes as mentioned above will be described in detail in a report. Draft report will be submitted for review and after addressing City comments, final signed report will be submitted to the City. Hydraulic Modeling Data Collection: At the onset of the project, the Michael Baker team will prepare and submit to the City a list of data requests. We will work with the City to collect these data as much as available and organize them into a manageable and usable fashion. The data collection effort will include, but is not limited to researching As -Built drawings, records, and project files, gathering of customer billing information; interviewing staff - engineering, field and operational personnel; visiting facility sites; information from other departments, agencies and companies related to the project. The Data Collection List will be updated regularly and distributed on a weekly basis until all information is collected for the project. • Verify Demands: Michael Baker will meet with City staff and the Planning Department to understand and learn about proposed developments and re -development projects within the service area. We will also review the City's historic water consumption data, meter data, and purchase history, and will generate existing water demands, diurnal curves, and projected water demands. Demand and peaking factors will be calculated, and results will be summarized in the report. • Update/Calibrate or Validate Model: Michael Baker will provide for the City's review and approval a Model Creation Plan, which will include steps for model update and calibration. The Model Creation Plan will identify steps for creating the plan, naming conventions, facility control plan, as well as the locations and steps necessary for flow testing to perform model calibration. Model Calibration will include flow and pressure testing at locations already approved in the Model Creation Plan (performed by City personnel), as well as reviewing the SCADA data — during the same time period — for existing facilities, such as pump stations and reservoirs. This data will be Proposal I Page 12 On -Call Water Resources RFP No. 19-100 INTERNATIONAL