E-CAMP - Encina Wastewater Authority

C.4.5.6 Energy EfficiencyThe energy efficiency evaluation category is used to assess the energy effectiveness of each project.Energy effectiveness can be realized through a reduction of energy usage and costs resulting fromthe implementation of a project. If a project significantly reduces the EWPCF energy requirementsor increases the capability to meet on‐site energy demands it would receive a higher rating.C.4.5.7 Cost EfficiencyThe cost efficiency evaluation category is used to assess the cost effectiveness of each project. Costeffectiveness can be realized through a reduction of operational costs resulting from theimplementation of a project. In addition, if a project has a relatively short payback period then itwould be designated as cost effective and receive a higher rating.C.4.5.8 Assessed Useful LifeThe assessed useful life category is used to assess projects related to aging assets. If an asset iswithin five years of assessed useful life, it will score higher in this category.C.4.5.9 Organizational EfficiencyThe organizational efficiency evaluation category is used to assess the improvement in safety andworking environment for the EWPCF plant personnel if the project is implemented. If a project willimprove organizational efficiency by creating a more positive working environment, it receives ahigh rating.C.5 Cost Control ConsiderationsFor implementation of each E‐CAMP project, the following issues should be considered to control projectcosts:1. Where practical, projects should be combined into a single construction contract. This would reducethe volume of contract documents, contract management costs, construction inspection costs, EWAstaff time and the general contractor’s overhead and supervision costs.2. Pre‐purchase major assets to eliminate Contractor mark‐up.3. Bid projects at the beginning of the fiscal year if bidding climate is favorable.4. Design and bid similar projects together. This will allow EWA to obtain a favorable bid for multipleunits of each asset. O&M costs would be reduced due to simplified training of personnel and asmaller amount of parts inventory.C - 10