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Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility Development and Implementation
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The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is seeking professional consulting services through a Request for Qualifications to support the development and implementation of a stormwater enterprise utility. This initiative aims to establish a dedicated, fee-based funding source for managing the city's extensive stormwater infrastructure, which includes 84 miles of piping and 205 regulated outfalls and receives about 50 inches of rain annually. Current funding is split evenly between the General Fund and the Sewer Fund, but the city needs a more sustainable revenue model to comply with stringent EPA MS4 permit requirements and Great Bay Total Nitrogen regulations. Foundational technical work such as impervious area analysis and rate projections has already been completed, positioning this utility as potentially the first of its kind in New Hampshire. The selected consultant must demonstrate expertise in New Hampshire's municipal fee service laws, regional regulatory frameworks, and specific challenges such as the MS4 requirements, nitrogen regulations, and the CLF Residual Designation issue. Additionally, the consultant should tailor deliverables to Portsmouth’s existing systems and incorporate insights from previous feasibility studies. Recognizing prior public resistance to similar efforts in nearby communities, the consultant is expected to effectively manage stakeholder engagement and adapt communication strategies to address public concerns. Proposals must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal by June 3, 2026, with contact points available for project management and procurement coordination.
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NH, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
