UTILITY RATE & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE STUDY
Proposals are due to the City by Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
The most recent City of Willamina rate study was completed in 2015. In 2018 a rate increase was established on a recurring schedule of 5% each January. The typical time frame between rate studies is three (3) – five (5) years depending on the size of the utility, local market conditions, and capital project needs within the service area. It is not uncommon for local utilities to update their rates annually to guide Staff and City Council on increases or decreases.
The City of Willamina is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive utility study for rates and System Development Charges (SDCs). The goal of the study is to independently assess and evaluate the City’s existing water delivery and sewer service cost structure and provide a new 10-year plan with rates and guidelines. The broad objective of the study is to adequately fund water and sewer utility operations and infrastructure costs and promote conservation, while minimizing rates to the greatest degree possible. The study will be based on a comprehensive review of the City of Willamina’s water and sewer funds and budgets, customer classes, current usage data, future planned growth of the City pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan, and Water and Sewer planning documents. These services shall also include recommendations for funding the operation and maintenance of the Storm Drainage System and a review of existing Systems Development Charges (SDC’s) for the Storm Drainage system.
Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, and must be received by that time and date. Proposal postmark dates and times will not be considered as meeting that deadline. Proposers must send six (6) bound copies of their proposal, one (1) unbound copy, and one (1) separately sealed fee proposal envelope to:
City of Willamina
411 NE C Street
Willamina, OR, 97396
Attn: Christine Talley