The City understands there are a variety of means and methods available to produce assessments that would accomplish the goals set forth in Section 1. As such, the Approach, Terminology and Methodology are open to the proposer’s best judgment given similar successful experience at other agencies, but should include the following at a minimum: • Meetings - project kickoff meeting, progress meetings, and key staff/stakeholder meetings • Site Visits – need based upon facilities list in Exhibit A and existing data • Review 2019 Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA), other previous assessments, and completed water facility projects. • Water Facilities Condition Assessment Report of each building with FCI’s • A Short-Term (5-Year) CIP Program (most urgent priorities) and a Long-Term Prioritized CIP program (10-Year) accounting for all building-specific interdependencies • A report assessing water distribution assets and systems with improvement recommendations. • A conceptual facility design based on assessments and facility needs • Updated costs and funding mechanisms The assessment shall be all-encompassing, including the following at a minimum: • Building envelope, to include the outer shell, walls, doors, windows and roof. • Structural integrity, including walls and foundations. • Interior walls, ceilings, and flooring. • Mechanical systems, HVAC, exhaust, ventilation, controls and instrumentation. • Electrical systems, both interior and exterior, including distribution and lighting. • Plumbing systems, both interior and exterior. • Fire/life safety systems. • ADA accessibility requirements. • Site assessments of parking, walkways, fencing, and utilities. • Water distribution systems and assets including piping, equipment, and security. • The Reports and CIP Programs shall be formatted to present individual facility recommendations as well as the overall CIP recommendations.
