Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Preparing concept reports, feasibility studies, cost estimates, proposed funding plans, and other written materials regarding various ongoing or contemplated water system projects. • Assisting in the procurement and management of funding for various ongoing or contemplated water system projects. • Preparing and providing analysis, including water system models, to aid in the decisions and final design of projects. • Advising and/or representing the City staff, Mayor and City Council on various matters concerning ongoing or contemplated water system projects including proceedings before funding agencies, regulatory agencies, judicial bodies, public audiences, etc. when necessary. • Environmental and other regulatory permitting • Preparing specifications, detailed construction drawings, contract documents, legal surveys for rights-of-ways and easements for ongoing or contemplated water system projects. • Assisting in the solicitation, analysis, and procurement of contractors to perform construction and/or other services related to various ongoing or contemplated water system projects. • Providing on-site and/or off-site supervision and evaluation of quality control for various water system projects, coordination and scheduling of contractors and required inspections, conducting periodic inspections, and preparation and submission of reports regarding the progress of various projects to or on behalf of the City. • All services shall be performed exclusively in the best interest of the City, in strict accordance with all applicable professional, statutory, and regulatory standards and codes and in the most efficient and cost-effective manner practicable.
