Management Consulting

• Facility Reviews
• Outsourcing of Specific Maintenance Areas
• Instrumentation/Control Systems
• Performance Benchmarking
• Asset Management Planning
• Competitive Procurement of Privatized Operations

D&B is in tune with the present and future needs of its clients. While most municipalities already provide safe and reliable services at low cost, there are alternatives that may allow for both continuous improvement in quality of service and cost reductions that will benefit the general public.

The word “privatization” conjures up thoughts of sale of the facility and private takeover. Full asset sale is rare and in most cases not required by the public agency involved. Full savings can be realized in many areas of operation and maintenance through a program of continuous improvement.

D&B is uniquely qualified to assist the public agency to conduct its own program of developing a well run operation at reduced cost.

A facility review can be conducted to review each aspect of how each unit operation at a specific facility is conducted in order to develop alternatives for consideration for improvement by the public agency involved. The review can also evaluate the operations of multiple facilities comprising a regional system. This review can involve unit processes, facility operations, personnel management, administrative and financial aspects of the overall facility or regional system.

The full spectrum of alternatives available for overall operation can be described and the particular facility can be compared to other well operated facilities through a process called benchmarking. We initiated the use of performance benchmarking in the wastewater industry, including the development of industry-wide comparisons.

The pressure for operation and maintenance (O&M) costs/rates to remain constant has become a major challenge for most municipalities. Increasing demands for better services tend to increase capital and O&M costs. D&B can offer assistance for the development of a well thought out plan to keep costs down while meeting new goals.

If an alternative selected requires the outsourcing of specific maintenance areas or any other procurement of private resources, D&B has the experienced staff to assist in the procurement process. We provide an objective assessment of technical, financial and political factors, leading to optimal solutions for management and operation of facilities. We have the municipal experience and personnel to do the job correctly the first time to save both time while allowing the municipality involved to select the proposal with the best combination of qualifications and cost.

The facility review could lead to a program of continuous improvement and competitiveness. Such continuous improvement may involve enhancement of instrumentation/control systems, energy reduction and/or chemical savings. D&B has the experience and staff to review the alternatives, describe them simply, design and implement through start-up and training of staff if required.

D&B has the tools to assist its clients in meeting present day demands for efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance of municipal facilities.

For more information on D&B’s Wastewater Management Services, please contact Executive Vice President, Steven A. Fangmann, P.E., at (516) 364-9890 x 3005, or Senior Vice President, Joseph H. Marturano, at (516) 364-9890 x 3008.