The City seeks a thorough evaluation of potential models for electric service delivery that prioritize safety, reliability, and long-term sustainability. This includes, but is not limited to: • Continued service through existing providers with improved safety standards and oversight.• Public ownership or municipal operation models designed to enhance safety and service responsiveness. • Public-private partnerships or contractual alternatives with measurable safety and reliability outcomes. • Regional or cooperative service models with proven safety records. Regulatory Strategy and Support - The consultant will assist in identifying and navigating regulatory pathways to improve the safety and reliability of electric delivery, including: • Analysis of applicable regulations under the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Southwest Power Pool, and related entities. • Development of strategies to advocate for or implement enhanced safety standards, reporting requirements, and oversight mechanisms. • Coordination with legal and technical experts to ensure full regulatory compliance in pursuit of improved safety and reliability. Financial Structuring and Feasibility - If acquisition or capital improvements are considered, the consultant will evaluate financing strategies that enable safety-driven infrastructure investment. Services may include: • Evaluation of funding mechanisms to support modernization, system hardening, and resiliency upgrades...
