Consultant for WV Public Service Commission

The West Virginia Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for a consultant to assist the Public Service Commission with various issues, including utility finance, accounting, revenue requirements, cost of service, rate design, and regional and federal utility issues. The consultant will be required to evaluate complex case issues, prepare reports, and provide expert consultation and policy recommendations. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that provides the contract services meeting the required specifications for the lowest overall total cost. The contract term is one year with possible renewal for up to three successive one-year periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Evaluating complex case issues • Preparing reports on internal auditing, process improvement, and quality control activities • Analyzing and preparing factual case summaries with respect to financial and economic impacts of cases pending before the Agency • Providing expert consultation and policy recommendations to the Agency • Comparing and contrasting current recommendations on current issues to similar issues that have come before the Agency in the past • Attending weekly Agency decision meetings and assisting the Agency in reaching decisions on cases and advising on policy issues