Professional Consulting Services - Utility Rates, Stormwater Rates, Capacity Fee, and Water Resource Fee Update

The Town of Prescott Valley, Arizona, is seeking Statements of Qualifications from professional consulting firms to provide comprehensive consulting services for updates to utility rates, stormwater rates, capacity fees, and water resource fees. The procurement encompasses a detailed evaluation of existing rate structures, analysis of alternative rate structures for targeted customer classes including seniors and low-income households, meter replacement program development, PFAS treatment system costs, wastewater treatment capacity expansion, staffing requirements integration, and conservation study recommendations. Key deliverables include a comprehensive written rate study report, detailed financial models in editable electronic format, technical memoranda supporting rate calculations, and presentation materials for public and council use. The project must be completed within approximately 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated completion date before June 30, 2027. Statements of Qualifications are due by 3:30 PM Arizona MST on Monday, June 1, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Prescott Valley Civic Center. The question period runs from April 19, 2026, at 6:30 AM MST through May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST. A six-person selection committee will evaluate submissions based on technical expertise and qualifications, experience of team members, overall responsiveness and quality of the submittal, project approach and methodology, and project schedule and timeline. Submittals shall not exceed 12 pages single-spaced in 12-point font, plus a 2-page cover letter and appendices limited to resumes, firm brochure, and example scope of services, to be submitted as PDF files through the Prescott Valley Bonfire Hub portal at https://prescottvalleyaz.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/231616.

No specific set-asides or restrictions on organization types are identified in the procurement documents. The Town will select up to three most-qualified firms for potential interviews and contract negotiations, with cost proposals requested from top-ranked firms at a later stage and negotiated separately, structured to reflect four distinct categories: utility rates, stormwater rates, capacity fees, and water resources fee analysis. The selected consultant must possess worker's compensation, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance; comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; and maintain a Prescott Valley Business Registration for the project duration. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the available procurement documents. Submissions must be finalized through the Bonfire Hub portal with technical support available through Euna Procurement Solutions at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com.