Item 16 - Agreements for On -Call Environmental Services

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QocuSign Envelope 10. FC7E9348-8A22-4923-BD05-AA3CA+3439841 DUDEK Understanding of Need Dudek has an effective and proven project approach- We manage projects to meet client and technical needs, using sound science and engineering principles, a focus on data quality, and careful management of budget and schedule milestones. Our approach to this, and every, project begins with solid project management and quality assurance/quality control processes. Our focus on these central tenets to performing environmental work has guided our expert technical project support for the past four decades. Project Management Approach The primary aspects of ❑udek's approach to project management include communication, managing adherence to the scope, keeping the progression of work on schedule, cost controls. and predicting and avoiding risk. Dudek prides itself on also integrating a fundamental Focus on high -quality work, optimized resource allocation, sub -service provider management, and change management, as well as maintaining focus towards meeting both client and project goals and objectives. The following sections describe the Dudek project management approach. Our approach focuses on the following five main components: • Project planning • Communication • Project execution ■ Project control ■ Quality control The Dudek team is experienced In applying an adaptive management approach to adjust the level of detail or use of specific project management techniques and tools as necessary on as -needed task assignments. Project Planning Planning is a critical step in the successful management of every project. Dudek project managers begin the planning stage during the development of the project/task proposal and continue apptying an adaptive approach throughout project execution- Planning considerations include the following: ■ Clarifying the project requirements and confirming the project goals and outcomes • Communicating with the client, project stakeholders, and the sub -service provider team • Iteratively estimating and refining resource requirements, level of effort. and cost ■ Monitoring project budget and schedule ■ Integrating quality standards at each project stage The Dudek approach applies these planning concepts throughout the project life cycle. Communication The most -effective project manager is one who facilitates the continual flow of information, data, instructions, and guidance among the City, Dudek team members, and sub -service providers. When 0n-CalI Environmental services RFP# 21-1.05 1.2