Description
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is seeking a consultant to provide professional services to establish and implement a capital investment strategy (CIS) for the authority. The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive CIS that aligns with OWASA's strategic plan and goals of sustainability, resilience, and maintaining a high level of service for the community. The scope of work includes assessing and analyzing existing risk models, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, engaging with stakeholders, and developing a plan to incorporate asset level risk models into the long-term capital investment strategy. The consultant will also provide recommendations for prioritizing investments and allocating resources effectively.
Key tasks for the consultant include:
• Developing enterprise-level risk mapping to identify and mitigate potential risks across the utility's infrastructure
• Leveraging asset risk data from existing linear risk models and newly implemented NexGen Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Engaging with staff, the Board, and stakeholders to gather input and ensure the strategy meets the needs and expectations of all parties involved
• Providing regular updates and reports documenting the effort and findings
• Developing a method of budget deferral analysis as it pertains to organizational risks and alignment with desired levels of service and key performance indicators (KPIs)