SOQ - Water & Sewer Rate Study - Council

Jefferson Parish is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from professional consulting firms to conduct a Parishwide Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial Review. The objective of this engagement is to provide an independent evaluation of the existing rate structure and financial requirements for a system serving approximately 160,000 water accounts and 116,000 sewer accounts. The scope of work includes a detailed financial analysis of rates and policies, an operational review of consumption and usage patterns, an assessment of capital improvement projects, and an evaluation of billing and collection trends. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing financial projections and a final report containing recommendations for appropriate rates and revenue requirements. To be eligible, firms must have been in business for at least five years in the required field, and at least one firm representative must possess five years of relevant expertise. The Jefferson Parish Council will evaluate submissions based on overall qualifications, professional training and experience, past accomplishments, capacity for timely completion, and previous work performed for similar jurisdictions. Compensation will be negotiated and may be structured as an hourly rate, a fixed fee, or a combination of both, with supplemental services billed as lump sums or hourly not-to-exceed amounts. Interested firms must submit their qualifications electronically via the Parish eProcurement portal, including a completed and signed General Professional Services Questionnaire and a specific SOQ affidavit.