Rate Study Services

A government authority located in Missouri is seeking rate study services to address its treated water system and sewer system separately. The agency requires an independent cost-of-service analysis and a ten-year rate schedule for each system. This study must utilize generally accepted rate design criteria to address the cost of providing services, including the impact of regulatory requirements and trends in operational and maintenance costs. The scope of work requires the incorporation of future repair, replacement, capital, and financing requirements into revenue modeling. The agency needs an assessment of the equity of existing and recommended rates for residential, multi-family, commercial, and accessory dwelling units. Additionally, the study must ensure the systems meet operating reserve fund policies, potential rate stabilization components, and State debt ratio requirements. Bidders must update the connection charges for new connections to both the treated water and sewer systems. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations only. The agency expects the performance of the work to occur offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget, and no key dates or main RFP documents are currently available.