Perform and Manage Utility Regulatory Asset Depreciation Studies Services

The Arkansas Public Service Commission in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an experienced consulting firm to manage and perform utility regulatory asset depreciation studies. The agency needs to address the complexity, magnitude, and software costs associated with performing these studies, which have a prominent effect on customer rate bases in the utility rate-making process. While agency staff will continue to perform the majority of the work in regulatory proceedings, the agency requires external expert assistance to ensure the adequate protection of the public interest. The scope of work covers performing and managing utility depreciation studies for regulatory rate-making purposes in electric, gas, and water rate cases. The selected contractor must also provide additional analysis, evaluation, and professional opinions regarding utility assets and depreciation issues as required. The agency requires the partner to possess and utilize PowerPlan or other proprietary software capable of performing these depreciation studies. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. The agency permits the performance of all work to occur offsite. Bidders must submit pricing and proposals for a professional services contract that will span a one-year period. The agency is looking for proposals and has not disclosed a specific budget. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 15, 2026. The agency accepts digital response submissions via email or online.