When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

It was issued by The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The work is located in Miami, Florida, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Utility auditing and cost recovery firm with public sector experience. Expertise in electric, gas, water, and related utility billing analysis. Proven track record identifying billing errors, rate savings, and refund recovery opportunities. Experience reviewing tariffs, demand charges, and third-party energy supply contracts. Ability to support a multi-year engagement with analytical and regulatory expertise. Familiarity with utility providers and tariff structures in Florida.

Utility Billing Audit and Cost Recovery Services (Due August 6, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Miami, Florida, United StatesPosted: July 10th, 2026Deadline: August 6th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Miami, Florida government authority is soliciting utility billing audit and cost recovery services to identify billing errors, recover overcharges, and optimize rates. The contract term is expected to be three years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be regularly engaged in the business of providing forensic utility auditing services for a minimum of five years in the state of Florida.
Must provide three client reference letters from organizations comparable in complexity and size to M-DCPS.
All personnel assigned to the contract must be physically located in Florida.
Must submit at least three recovery case studies completed within the last five years.
Must provide proof of SOC 2 Type II Compliance or an equivalent third-party cybersecurity audit for the analysis platform.
At least one lead member of the audit team must hold a relevant professional certification such as CEM, CPA, or PE licensed in the State of Florida.
Must have all required licenses, certifications, and registrations as required by Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, SREF, and Miami-Dade County.
Must be registered as a vendor with M-DCPS.

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Goal Setting Committee: June 9th, 2026

ITN available for distribution: July 9th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: July 15th, 2026

Deadline for receipt of questions: July 15th, 2026

Deadline for receipt of proposals: August 6th, 2026

Virtual Bid Opening Meeting: August 6th, 2026

Projected Board Approval of Contract: November, 2026

Projected contract start date: November, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Miami, Florida is seeking a vendor to provide utility billing audit and cost recovery services. The scope includes a detailed review of utility invoices and related charges to identify billing errors, cost recovery opportunities, and areas for rate optimization.

Services include line-item review to identify incorrect rate classes, duplicate charges, improper taxes, and other billing anomalies. The selected vendor will also perform demand analysis to verify billed versus actual demand, including assessment of demand ratchets and peak demand exposure, as well as rate and tariff optimization to confirm correct tariff assignments and identify lower-cost rate eligibility.

Additional responsibilities include detection of estimated billing, meter inaccuracies, and retroactive overcharges, along with review of third-party supplier contracts for pricing inefficiencies, hidden fees, and renewal risks. Questions are due by July 15, 2026, and the anticipated contract term is three years.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The work is located in Miami, Florida, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Utility auditing and cost recovery firm with public sector experience
Expertise in electric, gas, water, and related utility billing analysis
Proven track record identifying billing errors, rate savings, and refund recovery opportunities
Experience reviewing tariffs, demand charges, and third-party energy supply contracts
Ability to support a multi-year engagement with analytical and regulatory expertise
Familiarity with utility providers and tariff structures in Florida

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