Laserfiche WebLink
CITY OF SANTA ANA <br /> <br />COST OF SERVICE STUDY 22 <br /> <br /> <br />a. Preparation of typical bill comparisons for each proposed rate structure for <br />representative customer classes using the current rate schedules as a <br />baseline. <br />b. Compare customer class and proposed rate structures with neighboring <br />agencies of comparable service area. <br /> <br /> <br />C. DELIVERABLES <br /> <br />Consultant shall deliver at a minimum the following: <br />1. Final Cost of Service Reports <br />a. Digital Copy (PDF) <br />b. Printed and Bound Copies (15) of each <br />2. Proposition 218 Compliant Notice <br />a. Digital Copy (PDF and MS Word) <br />3. Pass-through adjustment calculator <br />a. Digital Copy (MS Excel or similar) <br /> <br />Consultant shall meet with the City to discuss the report’s outcome and explain in detail the <br />full parameters and outcomes discussed in the report. In addition, the Consultant shall meet <br />with the City to review a draft copy of the report before submitting the final report. <br /> <br />IV. PUBLIC MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS <br /> <br />Consultant shall participate, as requested by City, at both staff and public meetings. Consultant <br />shall expect to make presentations regarding the results of the cost of service study to City <br />executive staff, Mayor and Council and the general public. For purposes of this RFP, Consultant <br />shall be required to attend a minimum six (6) meetings in the range of two (2) – four (4) hours <br />in length in person. <br /> <br />V. KICKOFF MEETING <br /> <br />Consultant shall attend one (1) contract kick-off meeting at the City’s Corporate Yard located <br />at 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana, CA 92703 at which City staff will share contact information, <br />safety and security protocols, and familiarize the Consultant with the City’s sites and equipment. <br /> <br />VI. PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION <br /> <br />Consultant shall not proceed with any work without the approval of the City’s designated Project <br />Manager. Consultants shall invoice the City on a monthly basis for all work performed during <br />the period. Each invoice shall be accompanied by a summary of tasks performed, results, and <br />progress on long-term tasks (if any). <br /> <br />VII. MIDTERM REVIEW <br /> <br />The City intends to implement a five-year rate structure as determined appropriate by the <br />results of the cost of service study. Consultant shall perform a midterm review (either at Year <br />2 or 3 of implementation) of the adopted rate structure, revenues and expenditures, and make <br />recommendations/findings as to the need for any midterm rate adjustments to meet the City’s <br />stated goals. The Consultant shall deliver an addendum report to the initial study presenting