Item 18 - Amend Agreement for AMI Consulting Services

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I . Craver Letter To: Cesar Barrera, P.E. City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency From: Kody Salem, Principal UtiliWorks Consulting, LLC RE: Request for Proposals (RFP) for AMI Planning and Implementation Consultant UtiliWorks Consulting, LLC (UtiliWorks) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal in response to the RFP issued by the City of Santa Ana (City, Santa Ana) to provide advisory services related to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution design and optimization, procurement, and system deployment oversight. We acknowledge we have received Addendums 1,2, and 3. UtiliWorks offers professional services to assist utilities in the evaluation, design, procurement, and implementation of AMI and smart metering solutions. This is the exclusive focus of our company. In that regard, we are interested in this opportunity, as we believe that we are uniquely positioned to guide the City regarding its AMI implementation initiative. We understand that the City has conducted an initial study to determine AMI feasibility for its approximately 45,000 customers and is seriously considering the execution of a "Design, Build, Run, and Transfer" model for its AMI implementation. We applaud the City's initiative to increase efficiencies and provide excellence in utility operation and customer service. We are confident that the City's AN initiative is an excellent fit for our services and the long-range solutions that must be developed. We would like to highlight the key areas we believe differentiate us from other firms. Evidence supporting these points has been provided throughout this proposal. These key differentiators are: 1. A Tabred Solution for Your Unique Environment. In performing our initial engagement with the City, we plan to utilize a comprehensive approach in developing a detailed implementation plan and analyze how an AMI implementation can positively impact each department, not solely focusing on the meter -to -cash functions. As part of our regular engagements, UtiliWorks helps our clients determine which technology applications make sense for their unique environments. This includes budgeting, planning, selection of the appropriate technology, and providing implementation support and oversight. Working in conjunction with utility personnel, our team can create an optimum solution for the City because we do not associate our recommendations with a particular technology, and we have no vendor affiliations. This allows us to independently guide utilities towards a "best -fit" solution without outside influence. Although independent, our executives at our firm have strong working relationships and direct access to top level personnel at AMi vendor organizations. This helps to expedite resolution of any issues that may arise during a 2!Paoe