Water and Sewer Rate Study Services

The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking a consultant to prepare a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study. The selected consultant will develop a cost-of-service-based rate model to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the City's water and wastewater utilities. The scope of work includes data collection and review, financial planning, cost of service analysis, rate design alternatives, and community outreach. The consultant will also provide guidance and assistance throughout the Proposition 218 process. Key considerations for the City include maintaining fairness, transparency, and compliance with all applicable laws. The City intends to negotiate a fixed-price contract with a "not-to-exceed" dollar amount based on the approved Scope of Work. • The City provides potable water services through a combination of imported water and groundwater supplies. • The City's water system includes approximately 140 miles of water pipelines and is divided into two pressure zones. • The wastewater collection system includes approximately 92 miles of pipelines and conveys flow to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for treatment. • The City maintains an ongoing capital improvement and rehabilitation program guided by its Wastewater Master Plan, Sewer System Management Plan, and Capital Improvement Program. • The consultant will conduct up to three public meetings or workshops with City Council and/or community stakeholders. • The consultant will provide clear and consistent messaging that explains how the proposed rates support system reliability, regulatory compliance, and reinvestment.