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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WATER AND SEWER RATE AND CONNECTION FEE STUDY

Agency: Calexico
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
  • S - Utilities and Training Services
  • Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Opps ID: NBD10221308852116439
Posted Date: Mar 8, 2023
Due Date: Mar 21, 2023
Source: https://www.calexico.ca.gov/in...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WATER AND SEWER RATE AND CONNECTION FEE STUDY

The City of Calexico, California invites qualified professional firms to submit proposals to conduct a cost of service rate study for the City's water and wastewater utilities; recommend changes to the rate structure and rate adjustments to fully cover the cost of operating, maintaining and upgrading the water and wastewater systems.

The City of Calexico owns and operates a water treatment plant, water distribution system, wastewater collection and treatment systems. The City provides service within its jurisdictional boundaries and within unincorporated areas outside City limits.

The City last conducted a Water and Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study in 2018, with annual increases through July 1, 2022. Also, the City has identified a substantial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the next five years that requires funding. Although there are considerable assets in the Enterprise Funds, it is estimated that it is not enough fund the CIP.

The City is implementing the requirements its MS4 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge permit. In the past stormwater system maintenance was funded through the General Fund. Senate Bill 231 (SB 231) is in the process of approval from the Governor. SB231 clarifies the definition of the term “sewer” to explicitly include “stormwater”, and therefore, a property-related fee for stormwater services would be statutorily exempt from a balloting requirement. Stormwater fees could be raised using the same notice/public hearing Proposition 218 process as is used for water, sewer and refuse collection fees.

The contract will be regulated according to the provisions of all federal, state and local laws and ordinances that are applicable. This includes compliance with prevailing wage rates and their payment in accordance with California Labor Code, Section 1774. All Service Providers and sub-consultant(s) shall pay all workers not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Prevailing wage rates are available on the Internet at: http://www.dir.ca.gov . All Service Providers and sub-consultant(s) shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 of the California Labor Code.

Consultant must submit five (5) copies of their proposal with original Consultant signature. The proposal must be formatted in accordance with the instructions of this RFP. Promotional material may be attached, but are not necessary and will not be considered as meeting any of the requirements of this RFP. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked “RFP for Water and Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study” and delivered on or before 2:00p.m. on March 21, 2023 to:

Office of the City Clerk
City Hall
City of Calexico
608 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231

Late, emailed or facsimile proposals will not be accepted. It is the proposer’s responsibility to assure that its proposal is delivered and received at the location specified herein, on or before the date and hour set. Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered.

Copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained at the Public Works Department, 549 Pierce Avenue, Calexico, Calexico, California 92231 or by visiting the City of Calexico website at www.calexico.ca.gov .

Vendor will be required to obtain a City of Calexico Business License once proposal is awarded.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at 760/768-2160.

Lilliana Falomir

Public Works Manager – Administrative

City of Calexico

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