PAKPOUR CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (#2026404)

Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Program Management Services Exhibit A – Scope of Services Exhibit A – Scope of Services A-4 of 16 CONSULTANT will coordinate the establishment and management of Program Controls systems and services, which is the management and monitoring of scope, schedule, cost, risk, change, performance, and reporting in a coordinated way to support efficient Program delivery. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for ensuring that all program expenditures are bond-eligible and compliant with applicable tax-exempt financing regulations. This includes establishing a financial reporting and tracking system that supports transparency, fiscal responsibility, and audit readiness. The CONSULTANT will assist in developing a program funding strategy and identifying grant and loan opportunities working within the funding limits established through approved rates. The CONSULTANT will prepare regular budget reports for City Council, public oversight committees, and bond administrators, detailing financial performance and program expenditures. Close coordination with City finance staff, legal counsel, and independent auditors will be required to maintain compliance and address any regulatory or financial issues that may arise throughout the duration of the program. The CONSULTANT will develop a system of integrated tools and processes to support cost, schedule, risk and change management, along with project tracking, reporting, and documentation required for City fund management, audits, bond issuers, grant/finance providers, and future capital planning in alignment with the Water and Sewer Management Plans. This system contains the baseline information against which Program progress is monitored and reported, allowing Program management to assess the information and take appropriate action. The CONSULTANT will establish and maintain a Master Program Schedule, integrating timelines from all projects, and alignment with regulatory requirements and City objectives. The master schedule will support the identification of resources required to deliver the program and projects. The CONSULTANT will support project prioritization and sequencing based on WSMP, SSMP, regulatory requirements, and operational needs, and develop an implementation roadmap. The CONSULTANT will develop program controls systems that include monitoring critical path activities and managing risks to ensure coordination with construction windows and funding/financing deadlines. This program controls systems will also include the development of Program progress report templates, and the development of web-based Program Dashboard to access program status information. The CONSULTANT will oversee all schedule and cost components of the Program. The CONSULTANT will establish a standard program work breakdown structure (WBS) for use across all Program projects and establish a set of critical path schedules for the overall Program. The critical path schedules will allow the Program team to monitor performance using earned value (EV) metrics, schedule analysis, and cash flow analysis. Docusign Envelope ID: FEFC9AF2-1478-4B9F-806B-DF97B62C9BB3