City of Portsmouth Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility RFQ 24-26-RFQ (2026)
City of PortsmouthCity · Portsmouth, NH- Due
- Jun 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ronnieann Rakoski
- (603) 610-4344
The 30-second brief
The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire seeks professional consulting services for engineering, financial, and strategic communications to develop and implement a stormwater enterprise utility. The City manages stormwater infrastructure with 84 miles of piping and 205 regulated outfalls receiving roughly 50 inches of annual precipitation. The project involves establishing an equitable fee structure, integrating GIS impervious area data with the Assessor's database and Tyler ERP utility billing system, updating financial models, creating a public outreach strategy, and developing a public-facing interactive GIS Property Viewer. Additional tasks include evaluating billing mechanisms, establishing collection policies, drafting standard operating procedures for appeals and abatements, and providing legal support for municipal ordinance updates. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, with a question deadline of May 21, 2026.
Responsiveness to Submission Requirements (15%), Qualifications of Firm and Project Team Members (30%), Project Understanding, Approach, and Methodology (30%), Previous Related Projects (25%)
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Summary
The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire seeks professional consulting services for engineering, financial, and strategic communications to develop and implement a stormwater enterprise utility.
The City manages stormwater infrastructure with 84 miles of piping and 205 regulated outfalls receiving roughly 50 inches of annual precipitation. The project involves establishing an equitable fee structure, integrating GIS impervious area data with the Assessor's database and Tyler ERP utility billing system, updating financial models, creating a public outreach strategy, and developing a public-facing interactive GIS Property Viewer. Additional tasks include evaluating billing mechanisms, establishing collection policies, drafting standard operating procedures for appeals and abatements, and providing legal support for municipal ordinance updates. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, with a question deadline of May 21, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth
- Scope location
- Portsmouth, NH
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Portsmouth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 3, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth. For questions, contact Ronnieann Rakoski.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Portsmouth in NH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ronnieann Rakoski at (603) 610-4344. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsiveness to Submission Requirements (15%), Qualifications of Firm and Project Team Members (30%), Project Understanding, Approach, and Methodology (30%), Previous Related Projects (25%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Portsmouth?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Portsmouth are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Portsmouth regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Portsmouth for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portsmouth, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.