The City of Cooper City is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive fee study for various city departments, including Water Utility Rate Study, Wastewater Utility Rate Study, Community Development Fee Study, Parks and Recreation Fee Study, and Finance Department – Fire Rescue Fee and Cost Allocation Study. The consultant will provide all labor, personnel, supervision, professional services, materials, equipment, software, travel, and other resources necessary to successfully complete the scope of services. The study aims to evaluate the city's existing fees, rates, and cost recovery methodologies and develop transparent, equitable, and defensible recommendations.
• The consultant will provide a technical proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and qualifications for the project.
• The consultant will conduct a thorough analysis of the city's existing fees and rates, including a review of industry best practices and cost-of-service principles.
• The consultant will develop recommendations for new or revised fees and rates, including a detailed analysis of the impact on city revenues and expenditures.
• The consultant will provide a pricing proposal outlining their fees and expenses for the project.
• The consultant will allocate staff hours by task, role, and department, and provide a detailed breakdown of their costs and expenses.