Water Rate Consultant

Closed April 26, 2022, 03:00 PM

  • Reference number91897-001.0
  • StatusPending
  • SummaryThe City of Kalamazoo is seeking a professional consultant to provide water rate consulting assistance to the Public Services Department from 2022 to 2024.

91240-013.0 Bid Document(PDF, 3MB)

The City of Kalamazoo is seeking a professional consultant to provide water rate consulting assistance to the Public Services Department from 2022 to 2024. The Public Services Department operates the City of Kalamazoo Public Water Supply System which is the second largest groundwater-based drinking water system in Michigan. The system provides approximately 19 million gallons of water on an average day to nearly 200,000 customers within 11 jurisdictions. The system includes approximately 831 miles of water main and 6,225 hydrants. A 40-year water service agreement between the City of Kalamazoo and 8 jurisdiction was completed in 2021. The Water Service Agreement integrates the water system assets, provides for a Utility Policy Committee and provides for equal rates following a detailed rate making methodology.