44-2025 - Comprehensive Cost of Service and Rate Study for Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater

The City of Boulder (“City”), by and through its Utilities Department, is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms with demonstrated expertise in Utility Cost of Service and Rate Analysis. The City’s water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities are operated as Enterprise Funds, requiring rates and fees that fully support their financial needs. The selected consultant will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the City’s utility rates and cost structures, including a review of plant investment fee (PIF) methodologies. The City’s water utility uses a water budget–based rate structure, which will be a key consideration in this analysis. This study will inform long-term financial planning and ensure that utility rates are equitable, sustainable, and aligned with the City’s strategic goals, conservation objectives, and regulatory requirements. Proposals should demonstrate experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater utility rate design, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement within the public utility sector.