South Carolina Business Opportunities #54464

Consulting Services for Utility Rate Study – City of Westminster, SC

The City of Westminster, South Carolina, is seeking professional consulting services to conduct a comprehensive rate study for its Combined Utility System. - Government Buyer: - City of Westminster, South Carolina (Oconee County) - Contact: Reagan Osbon, Assistant City Administrator - Scope of Services: - Primary focus on a rate study for the Wastewater Collections System - Alternate bid requested for a full Combined Utility System rate study, including: - Wastewater collections - Water treatment and distribution - Electric distribution - Key tasks include: - Data collection and review - Historical billing data analysis - Customer and flow projections - Revenue requirement analysis - Evaluation and development of rate structure alternatives - Capital financing planning - Preparation of draft and final reports - Delivery of a financial model for ongoing use by city staff - Participation in meetings and presentations, including a possible public presentation to City Council - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to deliver a stand-alone wastewater study for the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) - Alignment with OJRSA feasibility study - Compliance with South Carolina Drug Free Workplace Act - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation - Opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with expertise in utility rate studies

Description

The City of Westminster is soliciting proposals to conduct a Rate Study for its Wastewater Collections System, which is part of the Combined Utility System. The study aims to evaluate the wastewater collection system rates and includes an alternate bid option to cover the entire Combined Utility System, encompassing wastewater collections, water treatment and distribution, and electric distribution. The project involves data collection, revenue requirement analysis, rate structure evaluation, capital financing planning, and preparation of reports and presentations. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted by February 4, 2025.

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