Encinitas Planet bids #142546

Professional Services RFP: Potable & Recycled Water Cost of Service Study Update

The San Dieguito Water District, part of the City of Encinitas in San Diego County, California, is seeking professional consulting services for a comprehensive update to its potable and recycled water cost of service study. - Government Buyer: - San Dieguito Water District (City of Encinitas, CA) - Scope of Work: - Conduct a full review and update of current potable and recycled water rates - Analyze customer usage and financial data - Develop cost-based water user rates for a three-year period - Create a ten-year financial and rate planning model - Review capital improvement plans and expenditures, including aging infrastructure and financing options - Ensure compliance with California laws (including Proposition 218), industry best practices, and District policies - Prepare and present recommendations to the District Board and at public hearings - Notable Requirements: - Leadership in conducting the study and presenting findings - Ability to independently assess and recommend rate structures (tiered and uniform) - Experience with California water rate regulations and public agency processes - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional consulting services solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for professional consulting services to update the water rate cost of service study for the San Dieguito Water District. The project involves a comprehensive review and evaluation of the District's existing potable and recycled water rates and charges, including collecting customer usage and financial data, projecting revenue requirements, and developing cost-of-service based rate alternatives. The study aims to ensure compliance with industry best practices, legal parameters, debt service rate covenants, and District policies. The selected firm will also review planned expenditures, including operations, maintenance costs, and the capital improvement program, and provide recommendations.

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