COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE COST-OF-SERVICE AND USER FEE STUDY

The City of Duncanville is seeking a qualified engineering firm or individual to prepare a comprehensive cost‑of‑service and user‑fee study for three municipal infrastructure systems: (1) pavement maintenance, (2) stormwater drainage, and (3) water and wastewater. The study must determine the reasonable cost of maintaining each system, identify sustainable funding needs, evaluate existing rates, and propose equitable fee structures for City Council consideration. No fee increase is assumed; recommendations must separate existing obligations, alternatives, and policy choices. Deliverables include a final report with methodology, data analysis, and fee recommendations. The contract is a single‑award, one‑year engagement (or until project completion) with a submission deadline of 2 PM CST on 3 Nov 2026. A pre‑bid virtual conference is scheduled for 13 Oct 2026. • Scope: engineering analysis, data collection, financial modeling, stakeholder impact assessment for pavement, stormwater, and water/wastewater utilities. • Deliverable: detailed cost‑of‑service study and fee recommendation report. • Timeline: award expected November 2026; contract term 12 months. • Required qualifications: Texas professional engineering licensure, experience with municipal utility fee studies, ability to produce defensible financial analyses. • Submission: sealed Statement of Qualifications (hard copy or electronic) by 2 PM CST, 3 Nov 2026.