This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Kalamazoo is seeking a professional consultant to provide water rate consulting assistance to the Public Services Department from 2022 to 2024. The Public Services Department operates the City of Kalamazoo Public Water Supply System which is the second largest groundwater-based drinking water system in Michigan. The system provides approximately 19 million gallons of water on an average day to nearly 200,000 customers within 11 jurisdictions. The system includes approximately 831 miles of water main and 6,225 hydrants. A 40-year water service agreement between the City of Kalamazoo and 8 jurisdiction was completed in 2021. The Water Service Agreement integrates the water system assets, provides for a Utility Policy Committee and provides for equal rates following a detailed rate making methodology. Questions relative to the specifications may be addressed to James Baker, P.E., Public Services Director, at (269) 337-8768. Questions relative to general qualifications submission requirements may be addressed to Craig Hull, Buyer at (269) 337-8444. James Baker, P.E., Public Services Director, hereinafter referred to as the Contract Manager or the designated representative shall be the City's representative under the contract. The Contract Manager shall have general supervisory authority over the services provided herein by the Consultant / Professional Firm. Mr. Baker may appoint other City of Kalamazoo staff to be project manager over specific improvement projects. The contract resulting from the Request for Proposals process related to this RFQ shall be in effect for an initial two (2)-year period commencing on Consultant's receipt of Notice to Proceed from the City. The City and UPC may opt to extend the contract for additional (2)-year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties made in writing. The contract term shall expire in April as required by the Water Service Agreement. Unless otherwise specified by the City in this contract, the Firm will be paid in not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, the sum stipulated herein for supplies delivered and accepted, or service rendered and accepted. Payments are processed by the Management Services Financial Services Division after receipt of an original invoice from the Firm and approval by the department. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, service or requirements, or make any changes necessary at any time during the term of this contract, or any negotiated extension thereof. Price adjustments due to any of the foregoing changes shall be negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Firm and the City. Qualifications may be withdrawn by written or electronic request or in person by an authorized representative provided their identity is made known and a receipt is signed for the submission. Once proposals are received they may not be withdrawn for at least one-hundred twenty (120) days after submission due date. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all qualifications and/or proposals and waive informalities and minor irregularities in submissions received. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.