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

The City of Alameda (City) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to prepare a comprehensive sewer rate study, conduct the necessary property owner mailing and participate in the public hearing to adopt the proposed rates. The purpose of this study is to prepare a cost-of-service study, validate the appropriate rate structure, and recommend rates for the City that generate adequate revenue to cover: o Current and future operations and maintenance costs based on established and anticipated regulations and industry best management practices; o Rate stabilization; o Capital Improvement project costs; o An adequate reserve fund; o Required debt coverage; and o Necessary studies to maintain an efficient and resilient utility. The study will analyze a 20-year period and develop a 5-Year Rate Structure compliant with California Proposition 218 requirement and any other relevant local, state and federal law. Proposers shall read the information contained in this Request for Proposal (RFP) to understand how to submit the proposal, what documents must accompany the proposal and what legal obligations apply when the Proposer submits a proposal. Any Proposer that wishes to be considered for this work must submit the information requested in this RFP and if invited, participate in an evaluation interview panel. Question Deadline 08/16/2024 Please direct any Project questions to Erin Smith, esmith@alamedaca.gov. Contract Award (Anticipated): September 30, 2024 The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any immaterial irregularities in a proposal responding to this RFP or in the submission of a proposal. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.