City of Southport Request for Qualifications: System Development Fee Study and Utility System Rate Study

The City of Southport is currently accepting bids for updating the City’s System Development Fee Study and Utility System Rate Study. The City of Southport currently provides public water and wastewater services to a population of approximately 4,000 residents. The current public water demand is averaging approximately 500,000 gallons per day and is projected to grow to 750,000 gallons per day by 2030. While this demand is only an estimate, the City has the responsibility to make plans and take necessary actions to be in the position to deliver adequate, reliable, and safe public water and wastewater services to its citizens and businesses at the most cost-effective means possible. The selected firm will be expected to have familiarity with the City of Southport’s ordinances and standards. Specific work requirements include but are not limited to the following activities: System Development Fees Analysis and a Rate Study/Financial Plan.

The Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) must be received by the City Clerk at 1029 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461, by 3:00 p.m. on April 26, 2023.  The complete RFQ is available below, upon request to the City Clerk at (910) 457-7900 ext. 1010, or by accessing the City’s website at: https://cityofsouthport.com/top-menu-items/bids/.

The City of Southport reserves the right to reject any or all project proposals.