AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-226R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with GDS Associates, Inc. relating to a utility rate study to increase the contract amount by $62,000.00 for a total contract amount of $142,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the documents necessary to implement the Change in Service; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: Finance Department, Victoria Runkle, Interim Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $62,000
Account Number: 21006322 52230, 22006335 52230
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Account Name: Professional Services
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: June 4, 2019, Res. 2019-202R, Utility Rate Study contract 219-119 approved for the amount of $80,000.00.
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Background Information:
In June 2019, GDS Associates, Inc. was selected from evaluations conducted for RFP 219-119. The initial agreement term is for two-years and is for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive water, wastewater, and electric rate study, including model development. The intent of the study is to independently analyze and assess the City’s current rate structure, determine an updated cost of service, and provide recommendation for equitable, sustainable cost recovery by customer class. The City updates the rate modeling annually and forecasts revenues, expenses, and anticipated rates for a ten (10) year period.
Analysis on the City’s current rate models has proven to be more extensive. In addition, the consultant was directed to perform additional services for Project Big Hat. This request is for approval to increase GDS’ scope of services for an additional $62,000.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends increase of contract 219-119 Utility Rate Study for additional services in the amount of $62,000 for a total contract amount of $142,000.