The City of Merced (City), Public Works Department, is seeking a consultant to prepare a comprehensive rate study for solid waste collection charges and related service charges. The selected consultant shall perform the tasks specified in the "Scope of Work" section of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The intent of the Study is to independently assess and evaluate existing solid waste collection rates and provide fair and reasonable rate structures that will adequately fund the utility's operational, capital improvement, and debt service needs for a period of no less than five (5) years and consistent with industry accepted cost-of-service principles, satisfying future revenue requirements and meeting State law requirements. The Study will be based on a comprehensive review of refuse enterprise funds' historical statements of revenue and expense, current year budgets, customer counts and classes, historical collection tonnage data, Capital Improvement Plans, projected growth, and any other information deemed necessary. Review current utility policies and procedures and regulatory requirements as they affect operations, capital projects, revenue program requirements, and rate structures. Questions pertaining to the RFP should be directed in writing, no later than 72 hours prior to proposal submission to: Ken Elwin, Director of Public Works, phone number (209)385-6803, elwink@cityofmerced.org. City of Merced Business License. Consultant shall obtain and maintain a City of Merced Business license throughout the contracted period. All cost for preparation of the submittals shall be borne by the applicant, and submittals received shall become the property of the City, whether accepted or rejected. Incomplete submittals may be rejected as non-responsive. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to the RFP Event RFP description: Firms interested in submitting Proposals for the Rate Study Consulting Services shall submit the following on or before the Submittal Deadline in a sealed envelope marked "City of Merced Solid Waste Collection Rate Study Proposal". One (1) original unbound Proposal marked "Original", One (1) electronic version in PDF format, and Five (5) bound copies marked "Copy" Fee: One (1) copy of a separate Fee Proposal shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope marked "Fee Proposal for Solid Waste Collection Rate Study". The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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