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CITY OF SANTA ANA EXHIBIT I SCOPE OF SERVICES LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WATER RATE STUDY SERVICES RFP NO. 25-013 Introduction/Background The City of Santa An is located in the heart of Orange County, California with a population of approximately 311,000 people. The City own maintain and operate the water, sewer and recycled water utility systems. The water utility system is comprised of over 480 miles of water distribution and transmission mains, 20 active water wells, 7 imported connections with Metropolitan Water District (MWD), 7 booster pump stations, 16 emergency connections and approximately 46,000 water meter connections. The sewer sanitary system is comprised of 390 miles of sewer mains, 9,000 sewer manholes, 48500 sewer lateral connections and two sewer lift stations. All the sewage is conveyed to the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). The recycled water system serves 25 customers. This recycled water is provided by the Orange County Water District. The transmission and distribution infrastructure currently in place is owned and operated by OCWD. Although, any system expansion to this system network will need to be funded and operated by the City. The City oversees and manages the fats, oils, and grease (FOG) program. This program involves inspections, best management practices trainings, and regulatory compliance with state and local mandates. Currently, there are over 1,300 food service establishments under this program. Scope of Services The City of Santa Ana intends to retain qualified professional firm/consultant to develop a long term financial plan for the water, sanitary sewer, recycled water, and the fats, oils, and grease (FOG) programs. In addition, the consultant on as needed basis shall provide financial review, economic cost analysis and rate structure performance evaluations to meet the City financial goals and objectives during the term of this contract agreement. The last adopted five year rate study for these services was completed in and adopted in 2029. https://www.santa-ana.org/water-rate-study Project Goals: • Develop a comprehensive financial plan for water, sewer, recycled water, and FOG programs.