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Electric Cost of Service and Rate Study Services

Columbia, MissouriMissouri, USADue Monday, November 9, 2026
Client
Columbia, Missouri
RFP Number
EXTRA-77893
Posted
10/14/2026
Category
Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
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Description

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The City of Columbia, Missouri requires a vendor to perform an electric cost of service and rate study. The selected vendor must conduct a revenue sufficiency analysis, cost of service analysis, rate design review, and efficiency program evaluation covering a ten-year planning horizon, while providing an Excel-based analysis model and financial projections. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. The buyer requires digital response submissions via email or online, though no specific submission deadline is provided beyond a question deadline of October 26, 2026. The anticipated contract period will last for five years. The buyer is currently seeking proposals for the budget and has not provided evaluation criteria or specific application submission steps.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 113.2026 Full RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Columbia, Missouri is requesting competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors to conduct an electric utility cost of service, rate design, and fee review study. The study involves financial projections over a ten-year planning horizon and recommendations for utility rates and fees.

Issued by
City of Columbia, Missouri
Issue Date
October 12, 2026
Close of written Requests for Additional Information
October 26, 2026
Written responses to Requests for Additional Information sent
October 29, 2026
Offeror is due
November 9, 2026 AT 5:00 PM CENTRAL TIME
How to submit
Electronic via the City's E-bidding website or sealed hard copy via U.S. Mail or Courier Service
Submission details
Hard copies must be delivered to City of Columbia Purchasing, 701 E. Broadway, 5th Floor, Columbia MO 65201. Package must be marked '113/2026- Electric Cost of Service and Rate Study'. Fax or email proposals are not accepted.
Contract term
Effective Date of Contract through One (1) Year; total term shall not exceed five (5) years and six (6) months.
Place of performance
City of Columbia, Utilities Department, 701 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 / Offsite
Insurance and bonding
Workers' Compensation & Employers Liability ($500,000); Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 Each Occurrence / $3,000,000 Aggregate); Business Auto Liability ($2,000,000 Each Occurrence); Professional Liability.

How proposals are evaluated

Cost40 points
Offeror's Experience, Reliability, Expertise of Personnel, and Method of Performance60 points

Scope of work

  • Identify utility revenue requirements over a 10-year planning horizon
  • Calculate debt coverage ratios and rate adjustments
  • Review and compare current cash reserve policy against industry standards
  • Provide fully allocated cost breakdown using NARUC methodology
  • Develop rate design spreadsheets for existing and proposed rates
  • Fee review and recommendations for one-time utility fees
  • Provide an ADA accessible Excel-based cost of service analysis model and training
  • Conduct public outreach workshops and present final findings to City Council

Minimum qualifications

  • Must be in compliance with laws regarding conducting business in the City
  • Hold required city/county licenses, sales permits, and professional licenses

Documents to include with the bid

  • Signed Page 1 of original RFP and signed addendums
  • Pricing Page
  • Exhibit A (Offeror Information)
  • Exhibit B (Current/Prior Experience)
  • Exhibit C (Personnel Expertise)
  • Exhibit D (Documentation of Intent to Participate Form / Subcontractors)
  • Exhibit E (Method of Performance and Work Schedule)
  • Exhibit F (Business Entity Certification, Enrollment Documentation, and Affidavit of Work Authorization)
  • Exhibit G (Miscellaneous Information)
  • Exhibit H (W-9 Form)

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