PAKPOUR CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (#2026404)

Page 4 of 7 retain flexibility to hire and train internal staff alongside PCG personnel, with the long-term goal of transitioning program and project management responsibilities to City staff. This transition may begin as early as the third year of the contract and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the contract term, with PCG providing supplemental support as needed, depending on resource availability, to meet the enterprise program delivery target. There are five primary tasks performed under this contract, which are further defined in Attachment 1, the Professional Services Agreement’s Exhibit A, Scope of Services. Function 1 – Program Administration Program Administration establishes the foundation for the City’s Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) through the creation of an integrated Program Management Office (PMO) and the development of a Program Management Plan (PMP). The Consultant provides overall leadership, coordination, and administration to develop the processes, tools, and organizational structure necessary for effective program delivery and long-term sustainability. Additionally, it will involve the immediate management of the 2024 water bond and preparation work necessary to secure the 2026 water bond, as well as other funding and grant opportunities. This task will establish the Program Management Plan and standard operating procedures at the beginning of the program, with completion by December 2026, and will continue to provide day-to-day program-level management throughout the program's life. Function 2 – Program Controls This task ensures financial transparency, compliance with funding requirements, and alignment with City finance systems by establishing systems for managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance. It includes developing dashboards, reports, and key performance metrics for oversight. This task also includes developing a baseline scope, schedule, and budget, which will refine and validate the resource needs for the program and each project. This scope will baseline the program and establish the Program Controls Tools and Systems at the program's inception, and will continue to provide day-to-day program-level controls and reporting services throughout the program's life. Under this scope, PCG will lead, track, measure, report, and manage the annual updates to the enterprise WSMP and SSMP CIPs, as well as the effort necessary to align program budgets and delivery goals with the City’s Mid-Term Budget Cycle and the City’s two-year budget cycle. Function 3 – Project Delivery & Engineering/Operations Support This task will enable the continuation of implementing near-term water and sewer projects that are currently in the design and construction phase, as well as planning and implementation for upcoming projects not yet initiated. Services include managing design, procurement, design support, and construction management support services. This function aligns program management with engineering operations and project execution. PCG will assume the role of Project Manager for active projects in design to ensure the continued delivery. PCG will also convert the planning-level projects from the WSMP and SSMP into detailed project delivery packages for external delivery. Function 4 – Construction Management Services Oversight This task will provide continued project management, oversight, and procurement and oversight coordination of construction management and inspection services during construction and closeout.It will ensure quality, compliance, and safety in the construction delivery process. The Consultant will coordinate and manage construction management and Docusign Envelope ID: FEFC9AF2-1478-4B9F-806B-DF97B62C9BB3