When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by December 3, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $40,000 – $80,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Farmington. The work is located in Farmington, New Mexico, United States.

Cost of Service and Rate Study (Due December 8, 2026)

SUMMARY

The City of Farmington is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a cost of service and rate study for the Farmington Electric Utility System.

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Farmington is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide a comprehensive Cost of Service and Rate Study for the Farmington Electric Utility System (FEUS). The study requires the development of revenue requirements, class cost of service allocations, and the restructuring of tariffs for various customer classes, including solar distributed generation, transmission wheeling, and pole attachments. The project also involves reviewing FEUS rules and regulations, creating calculation models for power cost adjustments and labor rates, and presenting findings to the Public Utility Commission and City Council. The contract term is one year from the date of execution.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified firm with experience in cost of service and rate studies for electric utilities
Must have the ability to develop tariffs for various customer classes including solar distributive generation
Must have the ability to develop methodologies for construction labor rates, overhead rates, and pole attachment rates
Must be able to conduct presentations on-site at the Public Utility Commission and City Council meetings
Must provide all files and documents used in the study in specified original formats
Must be able to complete a draft report within six months of contract execution
Must be able to complete the final report within one month after all preliminary hearings are completed

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TIMELINE

Issue RFP: October 26, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: November 10th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Questions: December 3rd, 2026

Proposal Due Date: December 8th, 2026

Presentations/Interviews: Week of January 4th, 2027

Recommendation to City Council: January 21st, 2027

Final Award by City Council: January 26th, 2027

Notice to Proceed: January 27th, 2027

Issuing Agency

City of Farmington

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