Opportunity
De Soto County Demandstar #26-14-00
DeSoto County Solid Waste Revenue and Rate Structure Analysis Solicitation
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
26-14-00
NAICS
541690
DeSoto County Purchasing Department is seeking a qualified vendor to perform a comprehensive analysis of its solid waste revenue and rate structure. - Government Buyer: - DeSoto County Purchasing Department - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive analysis of solid waste revenue and rate structure - Development of an Overhead Cost Allocation Model to determine full service costs - Review and validation of current methodologies, capital needs, debt opportunities, revenues, expenses, fee structures, and reserve levels - Collaboration with county staff and Finance Department to develop service provisions, cost categories, and allocation criteria - Drafting and finalizing an Overhead Cost Allocation Plan - Tipping fee rate study - Comparison of DeSoto County landfill rates and operating costs with similar municipal or county operations - Identification of opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost savings - Preparation of a comprehensive Revenue Sufficiency Analysis and Rate Evaluation report - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Presentation of findings to the County Commission - Potential for additional workshops with county officials - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated in the solicitation
Description
This solicitation seeks a comprehensive analysis of solid waste revenue and rate structure for DeSoto County. The work includes developing an Overhead Cost Allocation Model, reviewing current methodologies, capital needs, revenues, expenses, and fee structures. The contractor will collaborate with county staff and the Finance Department to draft and finalize an Overhead Cost Allocation Plan and present findings to the County Commission. Additionally, a tipping fee rate study will be conducted to compare rates and operating costs with similar landfill operations and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost savings.