Item 30 - Agreement for Public Works Cost Recovery Analysis Services

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Executive Summary cost recovery study has been a staple for California cities for the past 40 years, and typically, it is at this point in the proposal, we talk about the "art" and the "science" of the study. Because these studies operate in the world of allocation and indirect costs - which by definition are built on estimations - they do not reach a "CPA" level of accounting accuracy. They are more art than science. While this is true, too often consultants use this as an excuse to lower expectation for the study as a whole. In this proposal, GCP is throwing out this disclaimer. We are aiming for perfection, and we are confident we can get it. There are two key reasons for this confidence: First, the strength of our project team and second, our strategy to jump any hurdles and hit the project targets. The targets are very clear and the hurdles to hit those targets are not a mystery. MW ' Project Team: The targets we need to hit for success, and the potential hurdles in front of us blocking those targets, can all be Vz conquered through teamwork. Our project team includes: lop Brad Wilkes. Brad has been working exclusively with local governments for the past 40 years. He has built a number of successful consulting firms and has worked his way up from a front- line consultant to the highest levels of management for a number of national firms. Specific to this proposal, he has also participated in at least a dozen cost recovery projects for development -related services for the city of Santa Ana. Jeff Wakefield. Jeff is one of the state's most qualified cost analysts. His 30-year career has been focused on development -related services in city and county government. His comfort zone is in the world of building, planning, traffic, engineering, and all things development. During his career, Jeff has also completed several cost recovery studies for the city of Santa Ana. Cindy Sconce. Cindy's 23-year career has also been focused on cost analysis of local government. While she and Jeff have somewhat parallel interests in the development functions of city government, she is one of only a few consultants in the state that pairs this experience with the second important step of a project like this - the actual experience in navigating the confusing and complex web of state and federal requirements that must be met to obtain reimbursement of many of those costs. Bill Busath. Bill's key role as a team member is a linchpin for the success of our effort. He will view this effort through the lens of a city staff member. Too often, as consultants to government, we make assumptions and plans based on our experience - just assuming these Government Consulting Partners �i City of Santa Ana PW Proposal 4 1111_ll