Arkansas ARBuy Portal #APSC-26-001

Consulting Services for Utility Regulatory Depreciation Studies – Arkansas Public Service Commission

The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) is seeking an independent consulting firm to provide professional services for utility regulatory depreciation studies and related asset consulting for electric, gas, and water utilities in Arkansas. - Government Buyer: - Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC), General Staff Office - Scope of Services: - Conduct and manage utility depreciation studies for regulatory rate-making - Provide analysis, evaluation, and expert opinions on utility assets and depreciation issues - Support APSC in electric, gas, and water rate cases - Prepare research, analysis, testimony, and serve as expert witness as needed - Deliver transparent, reproducible datasets, workpapers, and reports in editable, non-proprietary formats - Technical Requirements: - Experience with PowerPlan or equivalent proprietary depreciation study software is required - Ability to provide deliverables in formats accessible to APSC staff - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in regulatory rate-making and utility asset evaluation - Ability to collaborate with APSC staff and participate in regulatory proceedings - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Term: - Initial one-year contract, with up to six additional one-year renewal options (maximum seven years total)

Description

The Arkansas Public Service Commission is seeking an independent consulting firm to perform and manage utility regulatory depreciation studies and related utility asset issues affecting Arkansas ratepayers. The contract involves professional services to manage and perform utility depreciation studies for regulatory rate-making purposes, including additional analysis, evaluation, and professional opinion regarding utility assets and depreciation issues. The contract is intended to support electric, gas, and water rate cases and other related utility asset and depreciation issues. Proposals must be submitted by June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.

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