Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Bond Engineer shall provide services generally described in this subsection (Project Services) to the extent authorized by the WRD. The Bond Engineer shall provide detailed inspection as requested by WRD. Inspections include; • specialized pipe inspection using various methods • electrical equipment inspection and analysis • rotating equipment inspection and analysis The Bond Engineer shall provide inspection reports and recommendations for improvement. Facility Inspection - Pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Bond Covenants, the Bond Engineer shall review capital improvement plans and the current condition of the Utility Systems. The Bond Engineer shall report findings and certify the Utility Systems are in proper working order. Asset and System Inspection – The Bond Engineer shall provide system analysis and recommendations including but not limited to: • systems inspection • capacity analysis • systems modeling • systems planning • other related tasks Tasks may also include failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), FMEA training and tool development for WRD. The Bond Engineer shall, upon request, provide deliverables pertaining to various financial efforts germane to the capital improvement of the Utility System. This includes but is not limited to the following: Annual Rate Review – The Bond Engineer shall assist with the preparation and/or adjustment of the Utility System’s rates and underlying rate structure pursuant to section 11.03 of the bond covenants. Services may include analysis of rate information and assistance in modifying WRD rate modeling tools and/or software. Bi-Annual Long Range Business Plan – The Bond Engineer shall review the WRD long range business plans pursuant to section 11.04 of the bond covenants. Comments and recommendations shall be provided as directed. Disposal of Fixed Assets – The Bond Engineer shall certify the propriety of each such disposal when required pursuant to Section 11.07 of the Bond Covenants. If the Bond Engineer is unable, in its professional judgement, to certify the disposal of fixed assets then the Bond Engineer will provide written comments and recommendations to the WRD.
