Water and Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study and Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Impact Fee

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional Services for Water and Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study and Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Impact Fee Study FULL INSTRUCTIONS - PDF GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Kalispell (City) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified professional service firms to complete a comprehensive water and wastewater cost of service and rate study; update the City's water and wastewater impact fees; and develop or update the City's stormwater impact fee. The work is intended to provide legally supportable, transparent, and implementable methodologies that align utility rates and impact fees with current operating costs, capital needs, debt obligations, system capacity, and growth-related infrastructure requirements. The firm selected will work closely with City staff and will provide technical analysis, financial modeling, implementation tools, written reports, and presentations suitable for review by the City Council, Impact Fee Advisory Committee, and the public. The SOQ must be uploaded electronically through QuestCDN vBid no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on November 13, 2026. Late submittals will not be accepted. General questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Susie Turner, P.E., at (406) 758-7852 or . When applicable, responses to questions will be posted through the QuestCDN Q&A system for all registered RFQ holders. The City will not be bound by oral interpretations or instructions. Any changes to this RFQ will be issued by written addendum through QuestCDN. The City reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, waive informalities or irregularities, request clarification, and determine the firm that is best qualified to perform the required services. The selected firm will be chosen based on demonstrated qualifications, relevant experience, project approach, and ability to perform the work. The City will negotiate the final scope, schedule, and compensation with the selected firm. B.    ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF SERVICES Following selection, the City and the selected consultant will negotiate a professional services agreement based generally on the scope in Attachment A. The final scope may be refined to reflect available data, City priorities, and the consultant's recommended approach. The anticipated professional services include the following integrated work elements: •    Water and wastewater revenue requirement and cost of service analysis.