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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Quote Schedule

2. SECTION C DESCRIPTIONS / SPECIFICATIONS

Scope of Work

3. SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

4. SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

5. SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

6. SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES

7. SECTION J LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

8. SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

9. SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

RFQ Sol. # A15PS00266

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

1452.280-1 NOTICE OF INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE (JUL 2013). Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian economic enterprises (Subpart 1480.8) that are also small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this solicitation will be from such a concern. Offers received from enterprises THAT ARE NOT BOTH Indian economic enterprises and small business concerns WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED and WILL BE REJECTED.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A 100% INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET ASIDE, issued under NAICS Code 541330, with a $15.0 M Small Business Size Standard.

Contractor__________________________________ E-Mail Address_____________________________

DUNS#______________________________ Phone#______________________________

QUOTE PRICING INSTRUCTIONS:

(a) ESTIMATED COST RANGE: Less than $65,000.00.

(b) The quote price is to be inclusive of all costs for the requirement, including but not limited to, all applicable taxes (Federal & State), labor and supervision, materials & supplies, equipment, travel costs, etc. This Section B Quote Schedule is to be completed without alteration.

(c) Quoters are responsible to contact their State Dept. of Revenue to obtain the appropriate taxes to be applied to their quote - NO EXCEPTIONS.

(d) “RESPONSIVE” TO THE RFQ: Quoters are to submit (a, this Section B Quote Schedule, (b) the Required Submission under 1452.280-2 (c) / Page 16 / SECTION K and (c) Past Performance information to be “responsive” to the RFQ.

(e) BY REFERENCE – Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination No. 2005-2027, Rev. No. 19, 12/22/2014.

QUOTE SCHEDULE

REQUIREMENT: Cost of Service Study for Electric Utility, BIA Colorado River Agency, Branch of Electrical Servcies.

a. Cost of Service Study for Electric Utility QUOTE PRICE $____________________________

b. Evaluation of the value of the declining block rates for Residential and Commercial customers. QUOTE PRICE $_________________________

c. Evaluation of the cost of services for disconnects and reconnects for power service. QUOTE PRICE $____________________________

d. In-depth analysis of the existing CIP and its appropriateness given the age of the system and history of system load growth. QUOTE PRICE $____________________________

e. TOTAL QUOTE PRICE $____________________________

SECTION C DESCRIPTIONS / SPECIFICATIONS

Scope of Work Electric Cost-of-Service Study and Rate Design

Background

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Colorado River Agency (CRA), Branch of Electrical Services on the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Parker, Arizona; serves the reservation for the 4,000 customers who reside within the reservation boundary. The 20MW hydroelectric dam on the Colorado River generates the bulk of our power. CRA also purchase and sell power to Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Our Electric Utility is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and capital construction associated with a reliable distribution system. We have approximately 4,000 customers, with a mixture of residential, agricultural, and commercial. Colorado River Agency, Branch of Electrical Services electric rates are very low, as the prime mission of the Utility is to provide inexpensive power to the Colorado River Indian Reservation.

Colorado River Agency last updated its Electric cost of service in 1982. The Agency maintains consumption information by class and can provide five years of historical data as well as load profile data for a portion of its large customer base. The Agency also maintains detailed accounting records of revenues and expenditures by cost centers. The Agency has an updated five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) as well as a ten-year financial plan for the electric utility.

Scope of Work / Electric Cost-of-Service Study

Attached are the current rates and fees as found in the CRA Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees, Effective 7/1/1982. Evaluate the rate structure based on the current consumption characteristics including all load profile data, O&M and capital costs, projected cash flows as well as the CRA’s Return on Investment to ensure validity of the rates. The cost-of-service study should include an evaluation of the costs per class for (1) fixed costs such as customer service, metering and billing, (2) power costs by kW and kWh and (3) distribution costs including administrative and general. Also, include a review of the CIP in relation to the level of depreciation and system replacement costs as well as in relation to other electric utilities with similar characteristics. In addition, review and update the wheeling charge and the reserve capacity charge.

Electric Plant Investment Fee Study

Evaluate the fee structure based on the utility’s existing capital and equipment inclusions, the current consumption characteristics, and projected capital costs and cash flows to ensure validity of the fee. In addition, evaluate the inclusion of additional capital items not currently included in the calculation. Provide recommendations for alternative methodologies.

The quote should include the costs for three public meetings/presentations as well as a detailed description of planned meetings and interaction with CRA staff.

Additional Topics of Concern - In addition to the basic cost-of-service study described above, CRA would like itemized pricing for the additional topics listed below.

1. CRA would like to evaluate the value of the declining block rates for Residential and Commercial customers.

2. CRA would like to evaluate the cost of services for disconnects and reconnects for power service.

3. In addition to the broad review included in the scope of work, CRA would like an in-depth analysis of the existing CIP and its appropriateness given the age of the system and history of system load growth.

Questions: Questions shall be SUBMITTED IN WRITING to the Contracting Officer (email address: paul.robinson@bia.gov