Kentucky-American Water Company Case No. 2026-00094 Commission Staff's Third Request for Information
Wood Creek Water DistrictUtility District · London, KY- Due
- Jul 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Watkins
The 30-second brief
The Kentucky Public Service Commission Staff has issued its third request for information to Kentucky-American Water Company (KAWC) regarding Case No. 2026-00094. The request seeks detailed data and justifications for rate base components, including materials and supplies, capital spending projections of $108.4 million for 2027, and main replacement rates (KANEW modeling). KAWC must provide calculations for working capital allowances, lead-lag study results, and detailed financial impacts of recent acquisitions such as the City of Livingston and Water Service Corporation of Kentucky. Additional inquiries cover 'Sales for Resale' rates, cost-of-service studies for the Black Mountain Utility District, and labor expense reconciliations for vacant positions and overtime. Responses include attachments in Excel format for rate of return on rate base by customer class and expense factors for chemicals and power.
Excel spreadsheets with unprotected formulas, Financial calculations, Capital spend proration, Lead-lag study results, Community analysis data
Regulatory compliance, accuracy of rate base calculations, justification of capital expenditures
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Summary
The Kentucky Public Service Commission Staff has issued its third request for information to Kentucky-American Water Company (KAWC) regarding Case No. 2026-00094.
The request seeks detailed data and justifications for rate base components, including materials and supplies, capital spending projections of $108.4 million for 2027, and main replacement rates (KANEW modeling). KAWC must provide calculations for working capital allowances, lead-lag study results, and detailed financial impacts of recent acquisitions such as the City of Livingston and Water Service Corporation of Kentucky. Additional inquiries cover 'Sales for Resale' rates, cost-of-service studies for the Black Mountain Utility District, and labor expense reconciliations for vacant positions and overtime. Responses include attachments in Excel format for rate of return on rate base by customer class and expense factors for chemicals and power.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Regulatory compliance
- Accuracy of rate base calculations
- Justification of capital expenditures
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Excel spreadsheets with unprotected formulas
- Financial calculations
- Capital spend proration
- Lead-lag study results
- Community analysis data
- Scope location
- Kentucky
- Reported agency
- Kentucky-American Water Company
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Wood Creek Water District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact John Watkins.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Wood Creek Water District in KY, 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 RFI 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 John Watkins. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Excel spreadsheets with unprotected formulas, Financial calculations, Capital spend proration, Lead-lag study results, Community analysis data. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Regulatory compliance, accuracy of rate base calculations, justification of capital expenditures" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Wood Creek Water District?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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 Wood Creek Water District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kentucky. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.