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The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting is to: <br />1.Review project goals and objectives; <br />2.Review data requirements; <br />3.Review available data sources and decision support criteria; <br />4.Schedule the workshop; <br />5.Determine an appropriate time for client staff to install Capital Predictor Enterprise on Client computers; <br />6.Address any scope, logistical,or scheduling questions. <br />Sub-Task 1.2:Pre-Workshop Preparation <br />[Remote Task:duration is as needed, not to exceed 16 hours] <br />Project preparation tasks during this phase of the project will include: <br />1.Consultant will review relevant information provided by the Client, including data sources (such as GIS), <br />decision support processes, capital plans, assessment reports,and other information that will be <br />beneficial to the project outcomes. Consultant will advise Client of any schema or data changes required <br />for a successful model. Consultant may make assumptions or calculate additional fields so the model <br />may proceed to be built in a timely manner if required changes to source data are not completed by the <br />Client in a timely manner. <br />2.Software installation requirements will be reviewed during the Kick-Off meeting, and access to DSI <br />online Capital Predictor Enterprise resources will be provided.An email will be issued to <br />designated Client staff with links to access the software, Knowledge Base,and eLearning <br />videos.The Consultant will provide additional support as required. A meeting with a Client IT <br />representative may be necessary. <br />Client Responsibilities <br />1.Designate a Project Manager.This person will interact directly with the Consultant to set meeting times, <br />coordinate staff, direct feedback, approve invoices and other tasks as required to help keep the project <br />on track. <br />2.Determine who will participate in the Data Gathering and Workshop sessions.DSI suggests that <br />participants include both personnel who are actively involved in capital plan decision making and <br />personnel who are responsible for managing data that contributes to the decision-making processes. <br />3.Determine and assemble data sources that will be used in Capital Predictor Enterprise. This should <br />include any existing condition rating systems, decision support criteria used to determine repair, <br />rehabilitate,and replace, budget and capital planning strategies. These resources will be provided to <br />the Consultant for review prior to the onsite workshop. <br />4.Complete data schema and/or data updates recommended by the consultant and provide updated data <br />to Consultant. <br />5.Consultant will host the meeting using online screen sharing software (WebEx, Zoom,or similar). The <br />Client is responsible for ensuring remote access for all Client participants. <br />17 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 4D9EE5C9-1C7C-4BC0-8831-A9615B43A0B9