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This Solicitation opportunity from New Hampshire was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility Development and Implementation

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24-26-RFQState & Local

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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.

General Info

Portsmouth seeks consultant for stormwater utility development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement by June 2026.

Agency

New Hampshire → DPW

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

NH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility Development and Implementation.pdf

PDF

SWU_RFQ_MEMO_20260416.doc

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AgencyNew Hampshire → DPW
Contacts2 people available
OfficePortsmouth, NH, 03801, US
Organization / Agency
New Hampshire → DPW
Office AddressPortsmouth, NH, 03801, US
Contacts
Ronnieann RakoskiProject Manager
Elefteria PrimpasProcurement Coordinator

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The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire (City) issues this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional consulting services to firms to provide engineering, financial, and strategic communications consulting services. The City of Portsmouth manages stormwater infrastructure that receives roughly 50 inches of annual precipitation and includes 84 miles of piping and 205 regulated outfalls. Currently, stormwater funding is drawn equally from the General Fund (50%) and the Sewer Fund (50%). To meet strict EPA MS4 permit requirements and Great Bay Total Nitrogen regulations in an equitable manner, the City requires a dedicated, fee-based funding source. Significant foundational work has already been completed, including technical components, impervious area calculations, pro forma development, and rate projections. If implemented, this utility will be the first of its kind in the State of New Hampshire. While other regional municipalities have explored or attempted to pass on similar utilities, those efforts have faced significant public opposition. The selected consultant must demonstrate a strong understanding of New Hampshire specific challenges, statues regarding municipal fee-based services, and the region's unique regulatory framework, including MS4 requirements, Great Bay nitrogen regulations, and the CLF Residual Designation issue. The consultant must produce deliverables tailored to the City of Portsmouth's existing infrastructure, funding structure, and previous feasibility work. Given recent public opposition to similar utilities, the selected consultant shall demonstrate the ability to navigate public concerns and adapt outreach strategies based on stakeholder feedback. Proposals are to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth .