Encinitas Planet bids #SDWD 26-01

San Dieguito Water District Seeks Consulting Services for Potable and Recycled Water Rate Study Update

The San Dieguito Water District, part of the City of Encinitas, CA, is seeking qualified consulting firms to perform a comprehensive cost of service study update for both potable and recycled water rates. - Government Buyer: - San Dieguito Water District (City of Encinitas, CA) - Scope of Services: - Independent assessment and evaluation of current potable and recycled water rates and charges - Collection and analysis of customer usage and financial data - Review and projection of revenue requirements - Development of cost-of-service-based rate alternatives (including tiered and uniform structures) - Creation of a ten-year financial and rate planning model - Review of planned expenditures for operations, maintenance, and capital improvement programs (including Lake Hodges Dam repairs and aging infrastructure) - Presentations to the District Board and support for a public hearing - Recommendations to ensure compliance with California law (including Proposition 218), industry best practices, legal requirements, and District policies - Notable Requirements: - Study must address both potable and recycled water rates for a three-year period - Deliverables include Board presentations and a public hearing - The District serves approximately 40,000 residents with about 12,000 potable and 100 recycled water meters - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Submission Details: - Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids

Description

The San Dieguito Water District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive potable and recycled water rate cost of service study. The study aims to independently assess and evaluate the District's existing water rates and charges and provide recommendations. The objective is to adequately cover revenue requirements in compliance with industry best practices, legal parameters, debt service rate covenants, and District policies. The selected firm will review current rates, collect necessary data, project revenue requirements, develop rate alternatives, and review planned expenditures including operations, maintenance, and capital improvement programs. The project is managed by the San Dieguito Water District and responses are due by June 29, 2026, with submissions to be made electronically.

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