RFP Missoula Utility Rate Study and Financial Plan

The City of Missoula is seeking proposals from consulting companies to conduct a utility rate study and financial plan for its water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The study should evaluate and recommend rates for residential and commercial customers, as well as develop a financial plan for future operations and capital improvements. The selected consultant will be required to provide a written report, a PowerPoint presentation, and a rate model in an unlocked Excel-native format. The City has a population of approximately 78,000 and owns and operates three utility systems, each accounted for in separate enterprise funds. • The City is seeking a consultant with experience in public utility financial requirements and cost of service rate design. • The consultant should have knowledge of Montana law and regulations regarding public utilities. • The City intends to maintain its current rate structure for water and wastewater, which is a uniform block rate structure, and for stormwater, which is based on vehicle trip counts. • The consultant should evaluate and recommend rates for low-income utility assistance programs. • The City has completed Water and Wastewater Facilities Plans and a Comprehensive Stormwater Quality Plan, which include detailed projections for Capital Improvement Plans.