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

This contract would consist of the following tasks: 1. Review Rates and Develop Recommendations: Conduct a thorough review of existing water and wastewater rates and funds, and develop alternative, legally compliant rate structures that cover all costs for at least 10 years. 2. Project Schedule: Provide a completion schedule with identifiable deliverables, including preliminary and final reports. 3. Meetings and Presentations: Meet with City staff and attend public meetings/work sessions with the City Council, including an initial kick-off meeting. 4. Rate Structure Alternatives: Propose rate structure alternatives that comply with California regulations and industry practices, considering the City's billing system capabilities. Alternatives should include options for rate increases, variable rate systems, wastewater rates based on residential usage, and rate structure alternatives consideration of mass-based fees for wastewater rates. 5. Consumer Education: Include information to help educate the public on the chosen rate structure plan and the reasons for any rate increases. 6. Draft Reports: Provide an administrative draft report for City staff review and a draft report for presentation to the City Council. 7. Council Presentations: Present the draft report at a Council meeting. 8. Final Reports: Prepare an administrative final report for City staff review and a final draft report for presentation to the City Council. 9. Final Presentation: Present the final report at a Council meeting. 10. Submission: Submit an electronic copy of the final report and all necessary background documents. Questions should be directed to: Merilyn Tiriboyi Assistant Finance Director City of Fort Bragg, Finance 416 N Franklin St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437