How to bid on Financial Consulting for Rates with DC Water

What DC Water is buying

DC Water is looking for consulting services to conduct various financial studies. This includes cost-of-service studies, bond feasibility reports, and assessments of asset conditions. They also need recommendations and analysis for rates, fees, and charges, as well as reviews of rate structures and customer assistance programs. Other independent budget, financial, or rate reviews may also be required.

Key dates and deadlines

This opportunity was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for firms specializing in financial consulting, particularly those with experience in public utility finance, rate setting, bond feasibility, and asset condition assessments. Companies with expertise in developing customer assistance and affordability programs would also be a good fit. The work falls under professional services, specifically financial advisory and consulting.

The solicitation number is DCW-SOL-26-10606.

How to respond

To access the full documents and instructions, you need to go to DC Water’s Oracle procurement portal. You can view the public abstract for this negotiation directly on the portal. Review the summary, lines, and listed documents there. If you see a list of abstracts, search for the negotiation number DCW-SOL-26-10606.

To download documents or submit a response, you must register a free supplier account on the Oracle portal. Ensure your submission is completed before the August 28, 2026, deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly demonstrate your firm's specific experience with similar financial studies for water utilities or other public agencies. Highlight any past work involving cost-of-service studies, rate structure reviews, or bond feasibility reports. Provide examples of how your recommendations have led to tangible benefits for previous clients.

Pay close attention to the Statement of Work and any updated language in the requirements section. Tailor your proposal to directly address each service requested, such as asset condition assessments and customer assistance programs. Emphasize your team's qualifications and expertise relevant to each area of financial analysis required by DC Water.