As wastewater and water utility contract operations become more mature, the
ability to evaluate the cost and performance of these types of operations has
similarly reached its prime. However, public officials continue to have limited information
available to them when contracting for operations or renewing contracts. This paper studies the issues surrounding both the costs and performance of utility
contract operations.
George Mason University, in cooperation with Black and Veatch Management
Consulting, conducted a nationwide survey of contract operations of over
200 plants. Building upon the results of two previously conducted surveys, this
study expanded the state-of-the-knowledge significantly. By including an
analysis of the renewal (or more importantly non-renewal) of contracts and
contract structure changes, this new survey addresses many previously
unanswered questions. More is now known about the level of effort associated
with contract management. The results of the survey provide valuable insights
into contract terms, staffing, new approaches to repair and replacement
responsibility and capital renewal, innovative incentives and other trends over the
last six years. The comprehensive nature of this study provides municipal
governments with the information necessary to achieve operational cost savings
goals relative to the size and scope of the operation. Includes tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
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| Number of Pages : | 11 |
