Through interviews with a selection of relevant stakeholders (elected officials, City and department leadership, and field staff), the successful firm will develop a listing and prioritization of department services as well as a series of budget packages (base, current, enhanced) for each bureau/division within the Public Works Agency. Each of these packages should contain budget amounts and performance measures showing the impact of the budget package on service levels. Within budget packages, the successful firm should consider the following: 1. Identification of Cost Savings: • Determining where expenses can be reduced without compromising the quality or effectiveness of services. • Finding ways to use resources more effectively. 2. Automation and Workflow Optimization: • Exploring opportunities to automate repetitive tasks or streamline workflows to reduce labor-intensive processes. • Evaluating whether new or existing technologies can enhance efficiency and reduce costs. 3. Eliminating Redundancies: • Identifying overlapping functions or programs and determining whether they can be consolidated or eliminated to improve effectiveness and efficiency...
