RFQ #25-14 Utility Rate Study - Smithville, MO

Date Issued: 7/15/2025

RFQ #25-14 - UTILITY RATE STUDY

THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE REQUESTS QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

Sealed Proposals for Qualifications from qualified firms to complete a rate analysis of the City’s water rates, wastewater rates, to meet the City’s needs over the next five years, but also extending rate projections for the next twenty years. Sealed Proposals for this service will be received by the City of Smithville, Missouri, at City Hall at 107 West Main Street, Smithville, MO 64089, until the above time.

Specifications for the utility rate study are set forth in the RFP and attached Exhibit(s).

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS:

1.    Copies of plans and specifications can be seen or purchased for a Non-Refundable fee online at www.drexeltech.com in their eDistribution plan room, additional assistance is available at distribution@drexeltech.com. Information regarding this project can be found in the "Public Jobs" link on the website. Contractors desiring the Contract Documents for use in preparing bids may also obtain a set of such documents from Drexel Technologies; 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214, telephone number is 913-371-4430. Bidding documents will be shipped only if the requesting party assumes responsibility for all related charges. Corporate, certified, or cashier's checks shall be made payable to Drexel Technologies, Inc

2.    RFQs must be addressed to Rick Welch, Finance Director, 107 W. Main Street, Smithville, Missouri 64089 and be received before 10 A.M. local time on Aug 12, 2025.

3.    Pricing and anything pertaining to the RFQ should be in a sealed envelope. It is preferred that the PROPOSAL RESPONSE FORM in this RFQ be used. All RFQs must be sealed and marked on the outer envelope by RFQ number and date of closing. Firms shall submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) PDF copy on a CD or USB of their Qualifications. The only information we will read at the closing will be the vendors, contractors, or proposers who responded. The closing is at 10 A.M. on the 12th day of August, 2025, at City Hall.

4.        Disabled persons wishing to participate in the RFQ closing and who require a reasonable accommodation may call the City at (816) 532-3897 or email at rwelch@smithvillemo.org. A forty-eight-hour notice is required.

5.        Any questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Rick Welch, Finance Director, 107 W. Main Street, Smithville, Missouri 64089; 816-532-3897