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The City of Portland, Tennessee is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive utility rate study for its wastewater, natural gas, and water utility services. The study aims to evaluate existing rate structures, potential projects, future growth, and develop sustainable rate scenarios to support operational, capital, and debt service needs. The selected consultant will be expected to review financial statements, operational data, evaluate rate structures, analyze costs, develop rate scenarios, prepare a phased-in rate implementation plan, assess best practices, and provide updated capacity and improvement fees. The city anticipates a January 1, 2027 implementation date for any new rates. Proposals must include firm qualifications, project approach, timeline, deliverables, cost proposal, and references. Proposals will be evaluated based on weighted criteria including qualifications, approach, timeline, cost, and references. Questions and clarifications must be submitted in writing via email by April 28, 2026. Submissions are due by 3:00 PM Central Time on May 12, 2026, electronically and in hard copy.
The bid notice states that proposals will be received until 3:00 PM Central Time on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Submissions received after this time will not be considered.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated using the following weighted criteria: Firm Qualifications and Experience (30 points), Project Approach and Methodology (20 points), Project Timeline and Deliverables (20 points), Cost Proposal and Value (15 points), and References and Past Performance (15 points).
The bid notice requires firms to submit their qualifications and experience, including a description of the firm and key personnel, relevant experience with municipal utility rate studies, and examples of similar projects completed within the last five years.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit requirement.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice states that questions, clarifications, and addenda questions shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 3:00 PM Central Time on April 28, 2026.