Austin Afo #RFP 6300 KKV3000

Austin Watershed Protection Seeks Cost-of-Service Analysis and Fee Development Contractor

The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive cost-of-service analysis and develop cost recovery fees for a wide range of development review activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department - Central Procurement Office: 505 Barton Springs Road, Ste 330, Austin, TX 78704 - Scope of Services: - Cost-of-service analysis and fee development for development review activities (site plans, subdivisions, residential plans, general permits, and related reviews) - Data acquisition and review of City financial, operational, and staffing data - Benchmarking with comparable jurisdictions, including fee schedule collection and interviews - Staff interviews and process review to document workflows and cost drivers - Fee analysis, cost allocation, and model development for annual fee updates - Preparation of draft and final reports, including presentations if required - Products/Fees Referenced: - Numerous permit and review fees, including storm sewer discharge permits, water quality control permits, reinspection fees, general permit reviews, utility district and planned unit development fees, and training fees (e.g., Grow Green Landscape Professional Training, National Green Infrastructure Certification Training) - Fee schedules for multiple fiscal years are referenced for benchmarking and analysis - Notable Requirements: - Lump sum pricing per task, inclusive of all labor, materials, travel, overhead, and profit - Not-to-exceed contract amount; pricing must remain firm for the project duration - Use of a provided pricing submittal sheet - Adherence to all City of Austin procurement and compliance standards - Project duration anticipated to be 4-8 months post-contract execution - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Locations: - Primary place of performance: Austin Watershed Protection building, Austin, TX - Contracting office: Austin Financial Services-Central Procurement, 505 Barton Springs Road, Ste 330, Austin, TX 78704

Description

Austin Watershed Protection is seeking an experienced contractor to perform a cost-of-service analysis and develop cost recovery fees for development review activities. These activities include site plans, subdivisions, residential plans, general permits, and other related reviews as identified by the City. The study aims to establish appropriate fees based on the cost of services provided. The solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is currently open for submissions.

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