This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Lincoln County is requesting that qualified firms and organizations submit a Statement of Qualifications to provide from consultants to conduct a comprehensive water and sewer rate study. This will include evaluating the current rate structure, comparing it to benchmarks in the industry and recommending alternative rate structures. The overarching goal of the study is to adequately fund water and sewer operations, capital improvements costs and bond debt while at the same time keeping rates affordable. Submittal information, scope of services, statement of qualifications content, selection process, and general terms and conditions are summarized in this request for qualifications. All questions, clarifications, discrepancy in, or omissions and interpretation concerning this request for qualifications shall be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday, March 7, 2023 by email, to jhenry@lincolncounty.org. The County will issue addenda in response to questions and to provide clarifications before 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2023. No contact shall be made with County personnel other than the contact listed above for Questions, Clarifications, and Interpretation. The County will not be responsible for any oral representations or instructions. The duration of this contract and or agreement shall be for one year unless noted on the signature page. No contract and or agreement shall extend 60 days past the renew date. County reserves the right to negotiate and contract with the Respondent(s) deemed suitable to provide the requested services. The County reserves the right to reject any and all statements of qualifications and to evaluate at its discretion the statements of qualifications. The County reserves the right to award the contract based on the selection criteria and according to the statements of qualifications and demonstrated knowledge and ability which best serves the County and its interests. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time