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

The City of Banning's Electric Department ("Banning Electric Utility" or "BEU") is conducting a search for an experienced technical/financial consulting firm ("Contractor," "Consultant," or "Proposer") to complete a Cost-of-Service Analysis ("COS") and develop and design a robust financial model and rate structure. The purpose of this project is to develop a rate restructuring proposal that ensures revenue adequacy and fair and equitable allocation of costs while balancing customer affordability and impacts to customers. The resulting rate structure must comply with California Law. The project is expected to result in a financial planning model that can be used for rate design under different scenarios. The financial model will also be developed to support future decision making for rates and structures as conditions change; the plan will reflect iterative design components that will provide BEU with resilient financial resources in order to support long-term sustainability. The project will also entail engagement with the public to garner understanding of and support for the chosen rate design. Proposals are requested from Contractors that have a demonstrated ability to perform the tasks identified in the "Scope of Work" section contained within this Request for Proposal ("RFP"). The City of Banning is located in the northwestern portion of Riverside County, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Riverside and approximately 30 miles west of the City of Palm Springs. The City is bounded by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north; Cherry Valley to the northwest; the City of Beaumont to the west and southwest; unincorporated County area to the south; the San Jacinto Mountains to the southeast; and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and unincorporated community of Cabazon to the east. The City's total land area is 14,848 acres or 23.2 square miles. If applicable, Company and/or its key personnel, shall hold an appropriate license for the Company's discipline and the Services on the date the Proposal is submitted. Question Deadline 09/17/2024 at 11:59 PM PT All question submit through Online. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.