Laguna Water District Tender

Description Terms Of Reference For Consultant For The Review Of Larc's 10-year Business Plan Objectives: The Primary Goal Of The Consultancy Engagement Is To Conduct An In-depth Review Of The 10-year Business Plan Developed By Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corporation (larc) And Assess Its Adherence To The Essential Provisions Of The Joint Venture Agreement Between Laguna Water District (lwd) And Larc. The Engagement Aims To Provide Specialized Expertise To Lwd In Conducting A Thorough Examination Of The Business Plan. Scope Of Work: The Main Scope Of Work Will Encompass The Following: (a) Evaluate The Following Key Elements Of The Business Plan To Provide Sensible Assurance Of Their Accuracy, Reasonableness, And Consistency: • Service Coverage, Including Alignment With Relevant Psa Data Demand Projection And Capacity Optimization Strategies Financial Framework, Including Planning Assumptions And Cash Flow Projections • Revenue Building Blocks, Operating Expense Structure, And Production Cost Control Investment Strategies And Prioritization Approach Capital Expenditure Financing Plan Organizational Structure And Staffing Levels • Water Rate Components (b) Examine And Evaluate The Financial Model Of The Business Plan, Including The Proposed Tariff Increase, Internal Rate Of Return (irr) Calculation, And Weighted Average Cost Of Capital Computation (wacc) To Assess Whether: The Proposed Tariff Adjustment Can Recover All Investments Throughout The Joint Venture Term, The Joint Venture Company Earns A Reasonable Rate Of Return (irr), Only Costs That Are Reasonable, Prudent, And Efficient Are Recognized As Recoverable From Tariff, And The Irr Has Been Adjusted To Accurately Reflect The Wacc For The Joint Venture Project. (c) Ascertain If The Business Plan Aligns With The Strategic Vision And Framework For Achieving The Following Joint Venture Objectives: • Development Of Additional Sustainable Water Sources To Meet Long-term Demand Reduction Of Non-revenue Water To Acceptable Levels Expansion Of Service Coverage Within Existing Barangays, Including Provision For Septage And Sewerage Extension Of Services To Currently Unserved Areas Compliance With Prevailing Supply And Quality Standards, As Well As, Pressure Requirements. Minimization Of Tariff Impact To Consumers Maintenance Of Acceptable Customer Service Levels Development Of Surface Water As Source Of Raw Water (d) Offer Insights Into Feasible Revenue Streams, Costs Optimization, And Process Streamlining, Ensuring That These Elements Are Integrated Into The Business Plan. (e) Evaluate The Relevant Sensitivity Models Of The Business Plan And Suggest Ways To Mitigate The Elements That Have A Huge Detrimental Impact On The Joint Venture's Ability To Achieve Its Objectives. (f) Conduct An Assessment Of The Resource Requirements Of Lwd As A Contract Monitoring Unit And Propose Realignment Of The Organizational Structure To Address These Needs And Enhance Overall Efficiency. (g) Examine Larc's Audited Financial Statements For 2024 And Assess Its Financial Capacity To Implement The 2025 Operational Plan In Accordance With The 10-year Business Plan. (h) Develop A Monitoring Procedure And Framework For Lwd By Creating A Performance Monitoring Template That Effectively Tracks Lac's Compliance With The 10-year Business Plan And Service Obligation Performance Measures, While Ensuring That Action Plans Are Clearly Outlined And Implemented Promptly. Qualification Requirements: To Be Eligible For The Business Plan Review Consultant, Candidates Must Meet The Following Criteria: (a) Executive Leadership Experience: Proven High-level Executive Experience With A Comprehensive Strategic Business Perspective And Substantial Operational Expertise Gained Through Managing Large Corporations Or Business Units. (b) Strategic Business Development: Extensive And Diverse Senior Executive Experience In Formulating And Executing Long-term Business Strategies Demonstrated Ability To Organize And Analyze Detailed Business Plans To Ensure Alignment With The Organization's Strategic Objectives (c) Financial Acumen: Certified Public Accountant With A Robust Background In Corporate Planning, Auditing, And Management Accounting, Developed Through Tenure At A Reputable Company. (d) Operational Excellence: Senior Leader With Strong Foundation In Driving Operational Efficiencies, Optimizing Costs, Evaluating Investments, And Implementing Value-creation Initiatives That Yield Measurable Business Outcomes. (e) Familiarization: In-depth Knowledge Of Larc & Lwd Service Coverage Areas, Along With An Understanding Of Their Operations And Challenges, Is A Significant Advantage Expectation Setting Alignment Of Methodology With Lwd Management & Board Of Directors (bod) Review And Presentation (1st Pass) Comprehensive Review Of The Existing Business Plan (bp) Preparation Of The Bp Presentation Materials For The Lwd Mgt / Bod And Consultant Presentation Of Bp To The Lwd Mgt / Bod & Consultant Evaluation Consolidation Of Comments On Larc's Bp Presentation And Preparation Of Revision Proposals Presentation To Lwd Mgt / Bod On The Assessment Of The Bp And Proposed Revisions Alignment And Bp Revisions Alignment With Larc On The Bp Revisions As Agreed With Lwd Mgt / Bod Bp Revision Review And Presentation (2nd Pass) Review Of Revised Bp Preparation Of The Bp Presentation Materials For The Lwd Mgt / Bod And Consultant Presentation Of Revised Bp To The Lwd Mgt / Bod & Consultant Consolidation Consolidation Of Final Bp And Submission To Lwd Mgt / Bod Monitoring Template Development Of Compliance Monitoring Framework For The Business Plan And Service Obligation Performance Measures Organizational Review And Assessment Review Of Lwd's Organizational Structure Presentation To Lwd Bod Of The Assessment And Proposed Restructuring