Village of Fonda - Comprehensive Water Financial, Rate and Billing Structure Study - 2026
Village of FondaCity · Mohawk, NY- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Christine Kearns
- (518) 853-4335
The 30-second brief
The Village of Fonda seeks professional consulting services to conduct a comprehensive review and redesign of the water system's financial, rate, customer-classification, and billing structures. The scope includes project initiation and data validation, baseline cost-of-service and cash-flow modeling, five-year financial forecasting, customer class evaluation and rate design, an affordability and legal/policy review for a Senior Water Affordability Program, and billing operations analysis and implementation planning. The working planning objective evaluates annual operating requirements of approximately $600,000. Submissions are due by October 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Evaluation criteria include understanding and approach (25 points), comparable experience (25 points), project team (20 points), work plan and schedule (15 points), references and past performance (10 points), and fee reasonableness (5 points).
Understanding and approach 25, Comparable experience 25, Project team 20, Work plan and schedule 15, References and past performance 10, Fee reasonableness 5
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Summary
The Village of Fonda seeks professional consulting services to conduct a comprehensive review and redesign of the water system's financial, rate, customer-classification, and billing structures.
The scope includes project initiation and data validation, baseline cost-of-service and cash-flow modeling, five-year financial forecasting, customer class evaluation and rate design, an affordability and legal/policy review for a Senior Water Affordability Program, and billing operations analysis and implementation planning. The working planning objective evaluates annual operating requirements of approximately $600,000. Submissions are due by October 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Evaluation criteria include understanding and approach (25 points), comparable experience (25 points), project team (20 points), work plan and schedule (15 points), references and past performance (10 points), and fee reasonableness (5 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Understanding and approach 25
- Comparable experience 25
- Project team 20
- Work plan and schedule 15
- References and past performance 10
- Fee reasonableness 5
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Signed cover letter
- Qualifications narrative
- Project team and resumes
- Comparable projects and references
- Work plan and schedule
- Subconsultants identified
- Conflict and responsibility disclosures
- Insurance evidence
- Appendix A signed
- Appendix B signed
- Appendix C signed
- Appendix D acknowledged
- Appendix E completed and submitted separately as the Fee Proposal
- Submit to
- Village Municipal Building, 8 E. Main Street, PO Box 447, Fonda, NY 12068
- Scope location
- Fonda, NY
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Village of Fonda?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Village Municipal Building, 8 E. Main Street, PO Box 447, Fonda, NY 12068. For questions, contact Christine Kearns.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Village of Fonda in NY, 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 Christine Kearns at (518) 853-4335. 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: "Understanding and approach 25, Comparable experience 25, Project team 20, Work plan and schedule 15, References and past performance 10, Fee reasonableness 5" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Village of Fonda?
All active and historical solicitations from Village of Fonda are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Village of Fonda 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Signed cover letter, Qualifications narrative, Project team and resumes, Comparable projects and references, Work plan and schedule, Subconsultants identified, Conflict and responsibility disclosures,. Review the full document from Village of Fonda for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fonda, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.