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Implementation Plod <br />UtiliWorks will collaborate with the City's team to develop the recommended implementation <br />strategy for AMI and related programs, In general, our methodology divides the project work <br />into specific phases, each with its own measurable outcome which builds from the previous <br />phase. This roadmap represents a long-term plan to illustrate how various deployments can <br />take place, and it will serve to memorialize the recommendations and decisions made regarding <br />the areas of concern as outlined by the City (smart metering technology, data collection <br />network, communication method, system head -end control computer and software, meter data <br />management software, endpoint installation, hosting, staffing consideration for smart metering <br />technologies, schedule, preparation of documents, and installation/implementation period <br />project management, UtiliWorks will consider budget cycles and cost requirements, resource <br />allocation, training requirements, workflow development, infrastructure requirements, and <br />system integration in determining the implementation roadmap. The plan will include a <br />recommended schedule for inclusion in the RFP, which accounts for full meter replacement and <br />endpoint installation. <br />Deliverables: lmp[ernentation Plan <br />Staffing Plan <br />UtiliWorks will work with City's PM and stakeholder committee to develop a proposed project <br />staffing plan that will include identification of the project Steering Committee, proposal <br />response Evaluation Team, the Core Project Team, and SMEs that will continue to contribute <br />throughout the life of the project. UtiliWorks will provide an expected time commitment for <br />each, depending on roles and responsibilities. <br />As part of this effort, UtiliWorks will work with the City to determine and anticipate potential <br />temporary and permanent positions that may be required during and post -deployment. The <br />staffing plan will also provide a guide for converting the current Meter Shop and Billing positions <br />into new, post -deployment positions and assist with the development of new job descriptions, <br />retraining methodology, etc. <br />Deliverables; Staffing Plan, Draft Job Descriptions <br />RFP Development <br />UtiliWorks will prepare the solicitation documents (RFP and attachments) with the intent to <br />provide the vendor community with the essential information to prepare a robust response that <br />is tailored to the procurement strategy at the City. UtiliWorks will incorporate the scope of <br />work into the City's standard RFP boilerplate and review with the City team (including <br />purchasing and legal) to ensure that all requirements are accurately reflected. It is anticipated <br />ghat there will be several iterations for the RFP draft creation and the RFP draft review until <br />we reach to the point where the RFP is complete and acceptable for publication. <br />UtiliWorks will also compile a comprehensive list of potential proposers (which may or may not <br />include: Communications/Network, AMI, MDMS, Meters/Materials, Installation) that would <br />represent viable options to satisfy the goals and requirements of the City, <br />Deliverables: Publish -ready RFP, Vendor List and Contact Information <br />151 Page <br />