Wastewater Rate Study Consulting Services

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is seeking a professional consulting firm to evaluate and recommend wastewater rates, develop a five- to ten-year funding strategy and updateable rate model, and prepare and present draft and final reports.

Costa Mesa Sanitary District


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Oct 20, 2026 01:00 PM
Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM
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Contact
nmiddenway@cmsdca.gov
+19496458400
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
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Costa Mesa Sanitary District, 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Description

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is soliciting professional consulting services for a comprehensive wastewater rate study. The selected consultant will evaluate the existing rate structure; assess commodity-based and conservation-oriented alternatives; identify administrative, startup, and ongoing costs; recommend rates for a five- to ten-year period; and determine funding needs for capital improvements, maintenance, staffing, vehicles, sewer renewals, and long-term replacement of sewers, pump stations, and other district assets. The study must comply with California Proposition 13 and other applicable laws and support the District’s capacity assurance requirements. The scope includes comparisons with other Orange County wastewater agencies, an updateable computer- or spreadsheet-based rate model, two draft reports, a final report, multiple District review cycles, and presentations to the Citizens Advisory Committee and Board of Directors. Deliverables include one hard copy, one PDF, and one native editable file. Proposals are limited to 16 pages excluding attachments and appendices, must use at least 11-point Arial font, and must include qualifications, relevant experience and references, organizational structure, project approach, schedule, staffing, and distinguishing characteristics. The technical proposal and fee proposal must be submitted separately, with the fee proposal on the District Bid Form in a separate sealed envelope.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCB533Water Quality Studies
Smart Codes
wastewater rate studiesutility financial modelingsewer rate consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 12, 2026-RFP Available
Sep 07, 2026 05:00 PM-Deadline for Submittal of Questions
Sep 14, 2026-Staff Responses to Questions/Addendum Posted
Sep 28, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Sep 29, 2026-Addendum No. 1 Schedule Update Posted
Oct 6, 2026-Staff Responses to Questions/Addendum No. 2 Posted
Oct 20, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline (Addendum Schedule)
Oct 21, 2026-Evaluation of Proposals
Oct 26, 2026-Evaluation of Proposals Ends
Oct 26, 2026-Announce Selection
Nov 16, 2026-Execution of Agreement and Notice to Proceed
Dec 1, 2026-Start Work
Dec 7, 2026-Consultant Meeting
Jan 6, 2027-Draft Report and Presentation Materials Due
Jan 12, 2027-Draft Report Presented to Board
Jan 13, 2027-Citizens Advisory Committee Presentation
Feb 11, 2027-Final Report Due
Feb 22, 2027-Final Report Presented to Board
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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