The scope of services includes water and sewer rates, fee analysis, and bond engineering services. Task 1: Annual Adequacy of Rates and Charges Report The Prime Consultant shall be responsible for preparing a written annual report on the water and sewer utility system before September 1st of each year. In the Report, the Prime Consultant will set forth recommendations as to any necessary revision of rates and charges; determine the amount to be deposited in the renewal and replacement fund during the next fiscal year; and advise and/or make recommendations as appropriate. Task 2: Annual Bond Consultant Report The Prime Consultant shall conduct an annual physical inspection of approximately onethird of WASD’S facilities; render a written report as to the state of condition and repair of the water and wastewater systems, including therein recommendations as to repairs, replacements and improvements required, prioritized based on criticality for consideration within the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan.