Item 17 - SCADA Functional Specifications and Programming Services

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Crooke Pump Station Func. Spec Dev & Programming Scope of Work ENTERPRISE EA Project Number: EA23CSA090, 0.0.0 AUTOMATION A TETRA TECH COMPANY 5.2 Project initiation The "Initiation" sheet in the estimate includes activities associated with starting the project. This includes setting up the project in our accounting, project tracking, and resource planning systems. 5.2.1 Execution planning Execution planning is a standard engineering activity where the engineers document the systematic process required to generate each deliverable. These plans are continually updated as engineering work is completed such that the team can accurately predict their future budget performance. This is an elementary activity of EA's preparation and quality control process. EA engineers (typically the Lead Engineer) will set up the execution plan templates prior to the kickoff meeting. Their templates are based on this scope and estimate. Once the kickoff meetings are complete and mutual understanding of the scope is confirmed, EA will update and add more detail to the execution plans developed previously. 5.2.2 Internal kickoff Once a PM is assigned and an engineering team has been established, they will perform an internal team kickoff to review the following: 1. Customer history 2. Relevant parties involved 3. Relevant documentation (specs, designs, etc...) 4. Project scope, budget, schedule, and risk areas The risk register is an especially valuable tool that is developed during or shortly after the internal kickoff. Engineers use it to track any and all risks (commercial, technical, coordination, etc.) and develop mitigation strategies. The risk register is updated on a regular basis throughout the life of a project and is available for client review at any time. 5.2.3 Project kickoff meeting Following the internal kickoff meeting EA will prepare for a formal kickoff meeting. We will an agenda at least one week prior to the meeting. EA's project team, including project engineers and the project manager, will attend the formal kickoff meeting. Meeting minutes will be published containing action items with assigned responsibilities and due dates. 5.2.4 Team check -in meetings Internal project team meetings between the EA PM and EA engineering staff are conducted regularly during all projects. These meetings are used to discuss overall project status, budget, schedule, scope, and risk scenarios. The risk register is updated as known risks are averted or mitigated and new risk scenarios are identified. We consider these formal meetings a critical component to our success as they facilitate team coordination and collaboration in an organized and controlled manner.