JVWCD is procuring the asset management program enhancement services summarized in the three phases described below. Phase 1 – Develop JVWCD’s SAMP The strategies and priorities that will be defined in the District’s SAMP should assist the District in providing more efficient and effective management of its assets to better meet the District’s mission in a more predictive and cost-effective manner. They should also help facilitate stronger collaboration between departments and functions within the District and allow clearer and more timely organizational decision-making plans as the District moves forward with implementing its strategic planning infrastructure strategy and performance objectives. This will be accomplished in the following five tasks. Task 1 – Set the Asset Management Vision and Strategies The consultant will work with applicable District staff members to define key asset management concepts and the overall vision, objectives, goals, needs, and priorities for the District’s asset management program. The consultant will use these definitions in an initial assessment of the current state of assets, related data information systems/software, processes, and programs. Based on the vision and objectives, Consultant will work with District staff to define: • Level of service goals (LOS) for each level of its asset hierarchy and a performance measurement plan • Asset data management practices • Risk and condition assessment and management strategies • Lifecycle strategies including acquisition, operations, maintenance, renewal and replacement, and disposal • Funding strategies Task 1 Deliverable: • Draft Asset Management Charter TM (TM1) documenting the results of the task. Task 2 – Gap Analysis and Prioritization of Improvement Ideas Issues with maintaining and documenting assets such as lifecycles and replacement, condition assessment, and determining consequence and likelihood of failure will be assessed and the consultant will identify gaps in asset management processes, plans, information systems, and operational activities. The consultant and staff will then identify and prioritize critical areas of focus and begin developing a roadmap for how the District can better manage its assets and operate in a more predictive way to achieve the District’s strategic objectives following the strategies defined in Phase 1.
