This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Arkansas City, Kansas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Arkansas City invites qualified professional firms to submit proposals to conduct a cost-ofservice rate study for the City of Arkansas City's water utility system. The study will include recommended changes to the rate structure and rate adjustments to fully cover all costs associated with providing water service, including costs required to operate the City's supply, treatment, and distribution system and the administrative costs incurred by the City in managing this utility over the next five years. The city owns and operates its own supply, treatment, and distribution system and is the sole provider of water to its residents. Last year the City of Arkansas City produced 1,087,182.8 (KGaIs) of Finished water The city uses a base minimum water rate for the first 2,000 gallons based on customer class, and a variable rate per 1,000 gallons to all customers The City reserves the right to establish that these insurance requirements be met and complied with prior to any contractual agreement is entered into. The cost of such insurance is the service provider's responsibility. Failure to comply could result in non-award of the contract. Meet with the City Manager, Finance Director, and Environmental Services Superintendent to go over expectations and get input before development of the proposed rate structure. Meet with City Staff members to collect and review available information and review the methodology to be used in the development of the recommended rate structure. Review historical account and operational cost information and calculate future costs for a 5-year study period including consumption, capacity, and operational forecasts. Identify and prioritize Capital funding needs for the 20-Year Master Water Plan. Identify and prioritize Capital Improvement funding needs for a Five-Year CIP budget and facility improvement plans, and other supplemental improvements that the city may deem warranted. Develop a forecast of annual revenue requirements. Recommend a rate structure which will generate the level of revenue needs with a distribution of those costs on an equitable basis by customer category. Provide "sample bills" for all customer categories illustrating recommended rates. Work with staff to provide a timeline and sample letter in accordance with all state and federal laws providing for notice of water rate increase, if proposed and subsequently adopted.