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<br />'4 <br /> <br />, , ,. <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />City of Redwood City, California <br />Response to Request for Proposal For <br />Overhead Cost Allocation Plan <br /> <br />2. A separate section documenting changes in allocation methodologies from the <br />prior year and reasons for the changes. <br /> <br />Additionally, the MGT proprietary cost allocation software automatically generates <br />management reports. These reports provide: <br /> <br />.:. A schedule comparing total allocated costs between fiscal years for every <br />receiving department. <br /> <br />.:. A schedule comparing allocated costs between fiscal years, by central service <br />department, to receiving departments meeting defined criteria (for example, a <br />variance greater than 10 percent or a variance greater than $10,000). <br /> <br />.:. A schedule documenting unit costs of identified support activities such as the <br />cost of payroll per employee, or the cost per purchase order. <br /> <br />.:. A schedule explaining variances in allocated costs from the prior year. <br /> <br />13. Provide final cost allocation plan in paper and electronic format. <br /> <br />Provide up to five printed and bound copies and one electronic copy (Excel or Adobe <br />PDF file) on CD-ROM or email of the final cost allocation plan to City personnel <br />following confirmation that the work is final by the City's project manager. Additionally, <br />MGT consultants will provide electronic copies (Excel or Adobe PDF file) of summary <br />schedules, variance analyses, and management reports as requested. <br /> <br />14. Produce a schedule of billable hourly rates for identified City positions as <br />directed by the City. <br /> <br />This schedule will include those that will allow a calculation of costs that will drive the <br />comprehensive schedule of user fees and the cost allocation to the City's utilities. <br /> <br />15. Present project results to elected officials if requested. <br /> <br />Present the final project results to the City's elected officials either in a work session or <br />at a public meeting if requested. This presentation will include a high-level overview of <br />the project and the applications, implications, and anticipated benefits to City <br />operations. Detailed information will be presented as requested. <br /> <br />16. Identify additional uses for the cost allocation plan. <br />Continuously explore additional applications for the cost allocation plan. <br /> <br />17. Negotiate OMB A-87 cost allocation plan if requested. <br /> <br />Negotiate the final OMB Circular A-a? central services cost allocation plan with the <br />appropriate State and/or Federal authorities if those authorities request such <br />negotiation. <br /> <br />18. Respond to audit inquiries. <br /> <br />Provide answers and supporting documentation in response to State and/or Federal <br />and/or other appropriate agency audit inquiries. Additionally, project consultants will <br /> <br />MGT <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />Of AMEiliCA. INe <br />