RFQ033645 - Wholesale and Suburban Water and Sewer Contract Modernizatio

The City of Columbus, through its Water & Power department, seeks a professional consulting firm to modernize and renegotiate its wholesale and suburban water and sewer service agreements. The consultant will act as a strategic advisor, project manager, and stakeholder‑engagement lead throughout the modernization effort, providing expertise in contract analysis, negotiation strategy, risk assessment, and implementation planning. The scope includes reviewing existing agreements, recommending new contractual terms, facilitating stakeholder meetings, and delivering a comprehensive modernization plan. • Serve as primary strategic advisor and project manager for contract modernization. • Conduct detailed analysis of current wholesale/suburban water and sewer agreements and develop updated contract language. • Lead stakeholder engagement, including utility customers, municipal partners, and regulatory bodies, to ensure consensus on revised terms.