RFP-279-13 - Water Rate and Connection Fee Study

Summary of Specifications:
Project Description: The City of Thornton is requesting Proposals for the following services: 

Conduct a comprehensive water rate and connection fee study (“Water Rate Study”). This will include evaluating the current water rate and connection fee structures, comparing them to benchmarks in the industry and to structures used by water supply agencies in the Metro Denver area, and providing alternative rate and connection fee structures for the City’s consideration. The goal of the study is to identify water rate and connection fee structures that adequately fund operation and maintenance, capital improvement and bond debt of the water utility, promote water conservation, and keep water rates and connection fees competitive with neighboring communities. To be minimally qualified for consideration for award, proposing firms must have successfully completed three (3) projects in Colorado that have a similar degree of complexity and cost within the past five (5) years.