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Utility Rate Study and Financial Planning Consultant

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Response Deadline11/23/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The City of Dinuba is seeking a Utility Rate Study and Financial Planning Consultant to serve as a subcontractor for prime contractors on various utility projects. The selected consultant will be responsible for performing detailed financial analysis and rate design for water, sewer, and solid waste services. Key duties include reviewing billing and debt data, developing comprehensive five-year financial plans, performing cost allocations, and conducting customer impact assessments using advanced financial modeling software. All work must be performed in strict adherence to Proposition 218. The final deliverables for this engagement include detailed financial plans, recommended rate schedules, and a functional financial model. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this opportunity is November 23, 2026.

General Info

Dinuba seeks a consultant for utility rate studies and financial planning by November 2026.

Agency

California → City of Dinuba

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP-2026-0002.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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UTILITY RATE STUDY WATER, SEWER, AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

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PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineNov 23

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AgencyCalifornia → City of Dinuba

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Performs financial analysis and rate design for water, sewer, and solid waste services for prime contractors on City of Dinuba utility projects. Conducts data review of billing and debt, develops five-year financial plans, performs cost allocation, and conducts customer impact assessments. Uses advanced financial modeling software. Adheres to Proposition 218. Delivers financial plans, recommended rate schedules, and a functional financial model.

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