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e e D. SludgeLoading: The existing dewatered sludge loading method is operator intensive. Methods to improve the sludge loading process will be evaluated and alternatives will be developed. Modifications to this process are contingent upon the recommendations made in (C.) above. If a new sludge dewatering building is proposed, a design for efficient sludge loading will be incorporated. E. Miscellaneous Facilities: An evaluation of the entire sludge handling process will be performed. Any modifications that will improve the overall reliability of the system will be evaluated and recommendations made. A particular focus will be on those items that may reduce operations and maintenance costs over the life ofthe project. The alternatives will be evaluated using both cost and non-cost factors. The non-cost factors will include system reliability, ease of maintenance, ease of operation, compatibility with existing plant facilities, ease of implementation and other factors that may be developed as a part of the kickoffworkshop. Non-cost factors will be evaluated with a matrix ranking system. Cost comparison of alternatives will be performed using a life-cycle cost analysis on a present worth basis. Task 6 - Ouality Assurance/Quality Control The assumptions, analyses, findings, and conclusions of this study will be reviewed by senior members of the company who have experience and expertise in this type of work. Deliverables will also be reviewed by City staffto ensure that project objectives are met and the selected alternative satisfies the City's needs. All comments, suggestions, and recommendations will be addressed and incorporated as appropriate. Task 7 - Prepare Budgetary Cost Estimate This task will serve to advise the City of probable costs of the recommended improvements so that appropriate steps can be taken to identify funding sources for the project. Cost estimates will have been prepared for each alternative as part of Task 5. Here, CDM will prepare a final compiled cost estimate for the recommended alternative for planning purposes. The estimate will be based on previous experience, in-house bid tabulations and data, rough material take-offs, and other pertinent information. The cost estimate will be delivered to the City prior to the report in order to meet budget planning deadlines. Task 8 - ReportJPresentation This task will include the delivery of draft and fmal study reports to the City. Five (5) copies of the draft report will be delivered to the City for review. Following review by the City, a meeting will be held to discuss the City's comments as well as CDM's internal review comments. Following the review meeting, all pertinent comments will be addressed and incorporated into the final version of the document. Five (5) copies of the final report will be delivered to the City. A presentation summarizing the findings of the study will be made to City staff or council as required. W:\LaPorte\sludge.SCO.doc 5/11/00 drh Page 4 of5