This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Villa Rica, Georgia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this event is to receive proposals from consulting firms, experienced in the successful implementation of stormwater utility programs for counties and municipalities, for developing a stormwater utility (or other alternative funding system) for use in equitably funding the City's efforts in managing the stormwater work plan. The stormwater work plan consists of operations and maintenance, environmental administration, and construction in progress Electronic submissions will not be accepted for this proposal. This is a Request for Proposals to The City of Villa Rica for developing a Stormwater Utility as indicated herein. For additional information, contact Mark Teal at 770-378-2408 or TealE2.Consulting@gmail.com (email is preferred). Instructions for preparation and submission of a proposal are contained in this packet. Proposals must be typed or printed in ink. Proposals submitted as a result of this invitation must include the "Fee Sheet" along with all required documents and shall be returned in a sealed envelope or container marked, "SEALED PROPOSAL for Villa Rica Stormwater Utility" on the outside. Proposals may not be considered unless so received. Any questions and/or misunderstandings that may arise from this invitation shall be submitted in writing at least 10 days prior to the above mentioned due date. Send to Mark Teal, PE at TealE2.Consulting@gmail.com. City of Villa Rica provides equal opportunities for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or veterans status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by the City of Villa Rica. The City of Villa Rica reserves the right to waive any and all technicalities and informalities, reject any or all proposals, and make the award in the best interest of the City. The consultant shall review existing information, including levels of service and funding, and develop plans to implement a fair and legally defensible program for providing needed services and means by which to fund the program. This may include the following items: A. Program mission statement. B. Key policy issues that must be decided and recommendations. C. Menu of funding methods to evaluate. D. Organization, management, and operational options that relate resultant fees to various levels of service. E. Possible legal pitfalls. F. Alternative approaches to public information, involvement, and education. G. Suggested ordinance amendments. H. Strategy for gaining approval of utility and any other options or issues. The goal is to create a successful utility that will stand up to known legal challenges and can be implemented as soon as possible, in order to create revenue sufficient to operate a significant portion of the City's stormwater maintenance, operation, and possibly capital and environmental expenditure needs. The term utility shall be understood as being a system of legally billing the public for the services provided. The plan, process, procedure, and workings of the completed stormwater utility must be conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Georgia.