he Consultant shall provide professional services to perform a comprehensive rate and financial analysis for both water and sewer utilities. This includes cost-of-service analysis, financial forecasting, rate structure development, and recommendations for capacity fees and bulk water sales for the next five (5) years. Sewer Rate Scope: The Consultant shall conduct a comprehensive sewer utility rate study for the CITY of Claremont, NH. The study shall include a review of the existing sewer rate ordinance (Ordinance #588) and existing rate structure, a cost of service and revenue requirement analysis, development of alternative rate structure options with regional comparison tables for surrounding cities/towns in NH, and preparation of recommended ordinance amendments and implementation plan.