Item 17 - On -Call Water Resources Plan Check Services

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CITY OF SANTA ANA EXHIBIT A RFP NO.: 21-020 ON -CALL WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHECKING SERVICES A. Introduction The Water Resources Division of the Public Works Agency is committed to providing the highest quality drinking water systems and sewer collection and conveyance systems. It is also the Division's goal to provide the highest level of responsiveness, professionalism and customer service to the residents and businesses of Santa Ana. To pursue this mission, the Water Resources Division is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for On -Call Water Resources Development Plan Checking Services to assist City staff in maintaining an efficient Water Resources Development Services program. Continuous and timely interaction with our residents and customers, efficient checking and processing of Developer requests is paramount to the success of the Public Works Agency vision. The work that will be performed by the selected Consultant(s) is essential to the City's ability to help provide an effective and efficient Water Resources Division Development services. R. Background The City of Santa Ana is located in the County of Orange in Southern California. The City encompasses 27.2 square miles and a population of 332,318 people. The Water Resources Division is a part of the City's Public Works Agency and oversees and maintains the daily operations of the public domestic water system and sanitary sewer system. The City of Santa Ana's water system is comprised of approximately 478 miles of water main, 45 MG of storage at 5 sites, 7 Metropolitan Water District connections, 21 groundwater wells, 7 pump stations, 4 pressure regulating stations and utilizes 2 pressure zones. The City's sanitary sewer system has approximately 9,000 manholes, 400 miles of sewer mains and 2 lift stations. The sewer system collects all sewage and transports it to the Orange County Sanitation District for treatment. The Water Resources Division administrative and engineering section is tasked with reviewing, checking and regulating all proposed developments within the City limits as it pertains to the City's water and sewer infrastructure. The Water Resources Division staff members review development applications to determine the impact of proposed developments on City domestic water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Applications for subdivision, use permits, lot line adjustments, grading permits are reviewed and Conditions of Approval are prepared to mitigate development impacts. Water service application processing and plan checking assure that the development of public improvements is accomplished in accordance with applicable local, county and state requirements. Staff reviews improvement plans, subdivision maps, improvement agreements, legal descriptions, deeds and offers of dedication associated with a wide range of development projects. Staff coordinates with other City departments, agencies and utility companies as well as provides assistance to private developers and the general public as required throughout the development process. Page 1 of 7