C--Cost of Service Study for Electic Utility

Solicitation A15PS00266, issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Department of the Interior, seeks a contractor to perform an Electric Cost-of-Service Study and Rate Design for the BIA Colorado River Agency, Branch of Electrical Services. The scope of work involves evaluating existing rate structures, plant investment fees, and providing detailed analysis on service connection costs and declining block rates. The project is intended to update and analyze pricing structures across various categories, including residential, commercial, irrigation pumping, and street and area lighting. This procurement is a 100 percent set-aside for Indian small business economic enterprises under the Buy Indian Act and NAICS code 541330. The performance period for the study is five calendar months from the date of award. Following several amendments to clarify technical requirements and definitions, the final deadline for the submission of offers was established as April 9, 2015.