Missoula Utility Rate Study and Financial Plan

2026-11-03

The general scope of work may include , but will not necessarily be limited to , the following : 1 . Evaluate & recommend rates for residential and commercial domestic water distribution including : irrigation and fire suppression services , tap installation , meter installation cost and hydrant use billing . Complete long term financial projections to support recommended rates . 2 . Evaluate & recommend rates for residential , commercial and industrial wastewater collection and treatment services . Consideration should be given for re - evaluating commercial flat rate minimum charges . Complete long term financial projections to support recommended rates . 3 . Evaluate & recommend rates for residential and commercial stormwater utility services . The City currently bills stormwater on a trip - based structure . The City can adjust the Annual Regulatory Compliance Charge , Annual Operations and Maintenance Charge , and Annual Trip Charge . The Average Daily Trips are not adjustable as it is determined by the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual . Evaluate & recommend a rate component to support longterm maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure , including medians , swales , and urban forest . Complete long term financial projections to support recommended rates . 4 . Evaluate and recommend rates for Water and Wastewater Development fees that can be used to fund growth - related capital improvements per City Ordinance 3662 . See Addendum 2 . 5 . The Consultant should provide options for low - income utility assistance programs as may be allowed by Montana law . 6 . Provide the City with the rate model for the Water , Wastewater , and Stormwater Utilities in an unlocked Excel - native format . 7 . Produce a written report summarizing the findings and recommendations for the proposed rate structures and schedules . Separate rates should be presented for each utility as well as separate Water and Wastewater Development fees 8 . Develop and present a Power Point presentation to City Council 9 . Prepare all work products and reports in conformance with applicable regulations , Montana state law , policies , and guidelines as necessary to facilitate applications for state and federal funding programs . 10 . All financial projections shall be based on at least a ten - year period including assumptions for growth , O & M / capital needs , inflation , and reserve targets .

Montana

2026-04-29