Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery – Manteca, CA

About this event

Join WCDA and its sponsors for a full-day education event on the fundamentals of collaborative delivery projects, based on the Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook , 6th edition.

Who Should Attend?

Public utility leaders; engineers; project managers; procurement professionals; and O&M staff who have an interest in learning the fundamentals and implementation of collaborative delivery projects. This course features a broad overview of collaborative delivery terminology and best practices for identifying, procuring, and delivering projects, followed by a preview into the implementation of two-phase delivery methods such as CMAR and progressive design-build. No previous experience necessary.

Attendance at this course is open to all public agency employees, with limited additional space for practitioners.

When:

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Doors open at 8:00 am

Where:

Great Wolf Lodge

2500 Daniels St.

Manteca, CA 95337

Cost:

Public Owners: FREE

Practitioners: $150.00/person (very limited seating)

Includes:

Lunch and refreshments

Copy of WCDA’s Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook , 6th edition, and

electronic access to WCDA’s CMAR and PDB contract templates

Agenda:

Time

Topic

8:00 am

Doors Open

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Who We Are Introduction to the WCDA, Facilitators, and Course Attendees

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Fundamentals Chapter 1 Is Collaborative Delivery Right for Your Project?

9:45 am – 10:45 am

Fundamaentals Chapter 2 Making Sense of Collaborative Delivery Options

10:45 am – 11:00 am

Short Break

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Fundamentals Chapter 3 Understanding and Allocating Risks

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Networking Lunch

12:45pm – 1:45pm

Fundamentals Chapter 4 Understanding Collaborative Delivery Contracts

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm

Short Break

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Fundamentals Chapters 5 Understanding the Importance of Early O&M Engagement

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Fundamentals Chapters 6/7 Preparing and Supporting a Project for Collaborative Delivery Success

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Course Wrap-Up WCDA Research: Lessons in Organizational Readiness

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Questions?

Contact us at Education@WaterCollaborativeDelivery.org

PRESENTED BY:

SPONSORED BY:

From Water Collaborative Delivery Association