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OpenSolicitation 27-002

Utility Cost-of-Service and Rate Study Services for Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Stormwater

Buyer
City of Bellaire, Texas
Place of performance
Bellaire, Texas
Submission deadline
Dec 2, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The City of Bellaire seeks a qualified vendor to perform utility cost-of-service and rate study services. The contractor will evaluate the full cost of providing water, wastewater collection and treatment, solid waste, recycling, and stormwater drainage services, forecast revenue requirements, conduct a comparative rate survey, and recommend rates and charges. Eligible bidders are onshore United States organizations performing work offsite. Firms must submit written questions by email to [email protected] by November 17, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Central Time. Final proposals are due to the City Clerk by December 2, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Submittals must provide firm fixed fees and will be scored on a 100-point scale evaluating firm experience, project team qualifications, and proposed price and overall value.

Scope of work

  • Cost-of-service and revenue requirement analysis for water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, and stormwater
  • Methodology development for allocating direct and indirect costs among services and customer classes
  • Projections of operating costs, debt service, capital costs, revenues, and fund balances for FY2028-FY2032
  • Determination of annual revenue requirements and recommended rate structures
  • Evaluation of conservation, consumption patterns, equity, affordability, and Tyler ERP Pro 10 capabilities
  • Comparative rate survey comparing Bellaire rates with fourteen specified Texas cities
  • Project management including work plan, kickoff meeting, and concise periodic status updates
  • Unlocked editable customized Excel rate model, final City Council presentation, and at least four hours staff training

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Firm experience with comparable municipal utility rate studies25
Project team qualifications and relevant experience15
Proposed price and overall value15
TOTAL100

Minimum qualifications

  • At least five years of experience conducting utility cost-of-service and rate studies for public-sector clients
  • Qualified personnel with directly relevant experience in utility finance, rate design, forecasting, and public presentations
  • Ability to meet the anticipated schedule and provide specified deliverables and staff support
  • At least six relevant studies completed since January 1, 2020, including at least three Texas engagements

Documents to include with your response

  • Cover page and one-page transmittal letter signed by an authorized representative
  • Firm experience details for at least six relevant studies completed since January 1, 2020
  • Completed reference form in Appendix B with at least one current and two former public-sector references
  • Completed pricing form in Appendix A
  • Appendix C Consultant Information
  • Appendix D Affidavit of Ownership or Control
  • Appendix E Form CIQ Conflict of Interest Questionnaire when applicable conditions apply
  • Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties when Government Code 2252.908 applies

How to submit

Method
Sealed hard copy and USB flash drive
Instructions
Submit one unbound original, three bound copies, and one searchable PDF on a USB flash drive in a sealed package to City Clerk, City of Bellaire, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401. Marked DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM — RFP No. 27-002 — Utility Cost-of-Service and Rate Study. Minimum 11-point font.
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