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Economic Consulting Services: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Source-backed signals from meeting minutes, budgets, contract activity, grants, and leadership changes.

City of Richmond

INJul 14

Why now

- RP&L conducted a cost-of-service study to ensure existing rates recover costs and equity by rate class. - Seven large power transformers need upgrade or replacement over the next 10 years. - Cash balances are below a 200-day industry standard due to inflationary cost increases and reserve draws. - CCR funding set aside at about $2M/year is now estimated to total nearly $30M. - RP&L proposes adding a federal environmental rider and adjusting rates through 2029 via rate tariff changes.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 14

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

James Doll

Assistant Chief of Police

Austin Lipps

Assistant Chief of Police

City of Moses Lake

WAJul 14

Why now

- Downtown ADA parking assessment cites 175 ADA stalls vs 2,900 total parking spaces and a 1:25 target ratio. - ADA stall retrofit cost estimates run $5,000 to $20,000 per location depending on curb and concrete removal needs. - Extra Territorial Agreement (ETA) policy ties ERU allocation to utility system models and includes potential rate study authorization.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 14

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Wendy Parks

Accounting Manager

James Richmond

Assistant City Manager

City of Willamina

ORJul 14

Why now

- Recology proposed a CPI-based solid waste rate increase of 3.00% effective 1-Aug-26. - Coffin Butte Landfill disposal costs increased 6.3% effective January 1, 2026. - DEQ classified a sanitary sewer overflow violation as a “Class 1” with possible civil penalties per day. - City manager referenced an upcoming water rate study and potential “One Stop” sewer improvements with significant rate increases.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 14

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Bridget Meneley

City Manager

Mardette Cook

Community Support and Code Enforcement Officer

City of Coolidge

AZJul 13

Why now

- Liquid Waste Rate Study prepared for Coolidge, Arizona describes cost-of-service basis for liquid waste utility rates. - City Council agenda includes adopting a Notice of Intent to Increase Wastewater Rate Fees per the Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study. - Study quantifies five-year funding plan using $12,864,492 of liquid waste impact fees and rate adjustments through FY 2031.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 13

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Chelsie Richerson

Account Clerk

Charlene Perez

Accounting Supervisor

City of Boulder City

NVJul 8

Why now

- Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) reviewed a consultant-driven utility rate study timeline and planned follow-on cost-of-service and rate design actions. - Options for FY27–29 utility revenue requirements included $3 million from rate stabilization and a $2.15 million water-fund loan, plus 5% increase scenarios. - Cost-of-service review flagged customer charge misalignment: $12.50 current monthly customer charge vs about $38 cost-based target.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 8

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Amara Vigil

Accounting Manager

Marissa Adou

Airport Manager

City of Beaverton

ORJul 7

Why now

- Beaverton council held hearings adopting water consumption and monthly meter charge resolutions, addressing rate increase timing. - Council reviewed proposed $9.50 per equivalent dwelling unit per month fee, effective August 1 and phased over three years. - Staff reported a sewer/storm utility study with results planned for fall and quantified street fund impact of $3.3 million (FY 2026-27).

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 7

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Shanda M Sorber

Accounting Specialist

Mike Murphy

Assistant City Manager

Orillia

ONJun 29

Why now

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 29

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Amanpreet Singh Sidhu

Chief Administrative Officer

Greg Miller

Chief Building Official

City of Coolidge

AZJun 19

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 19

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Chelsie Richerson

Account Clerk

Charlene Perez

Accounting Supervisor

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City of Coolidge

Recent intent

- Liquid Waste Rate Study prepared for Coolidge, Arizona describes cost-of-service basis for liquid waste utility rates. - City Council agenda includes adopting a Notice of Intent to Increase Wastewater Rate Fees per the Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study. - Study quantifies five-year funding plan using $12,864,492 of liquid waste impact fees and rate adjustments through FY 2031.
- City of Coolidge retained TischlerBise for a liquid waste financial plan and cost-of-service rate study for FY 2027–2031. - Proposed rates require a 50% FY 2027 increase and 20% annual increases to address a projected $8,368,346 cumulative deficit. - Plan includes a $18,000,000 WIFA loan (WRF design) and additional WIFA funding for a 3.0 MGD Water Reclamation Facility expansion.

North Grenville

Recent intent

- Council approves proposed municipal user fee updates based on Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and prepares the implementing by-law. - Planning fee cost recovery increases from 30% to approximately 89% for an estimated additional $417,900 annually. - Asset Management Plan scenario analysis targets 2.4% annual tax increases and includes an $11.1 million annual infrastructure deficit.
- Municipal Fee Review used activity-based costing to substantiate direct, indirect, and capital costs for planning, public works, by-law, finance, CAO, fire, and cemetery. - Planning application cost recovery was 30% with a $499,204 annual deficit; proposed fees projected cost recovery to 89%. - Total user-fee revenues were modeled at $181,809 against $952,521 costs, with a $640,379 deficit before proposed changes.

City of Richmond

Recent intent

- RP&L conducted a cost-of-service study to ensure existing rates recover costs and equity by rate class. - Seven large power transformers need upgrade or replacement over the next 10 years. - Cash balances are below a 200-day industry standard due to inflationary cost increases and reserve draws. - CCR funding set aside at about $2M/year is now estimated to total nearly $30M. - RP&L proposes adding a federal environmental rider and adjusting rates through 2029 via rate tariff changes.

City of Moses Lake

Recent intent

- Downtown ADA parking assessment cites 175 ADA stalls vs 2,900 total parking spaces and a 1:25 target ratio. - ADA stall retrofit cost estimates run $5,000 to $20,000 per location depending on curb and concrete removal needs. - Extra Territorial Agreement (ETA) policy ties ERU allocation to utility system models and includes potential rate study authorization.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for economic consulting services?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a economic consulting services purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect economic consulting services demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the economic consulting services report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free economic consulting services report?

Ranked buyers with active economic consulting services demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

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City of Coolidge

Recent intent

- Liquid Waste Rate Study prepared for Coolidge, Arizona describes cost-of-service basis for liquid waste utility rates. - City Council agenda includes adopting a Notice of Intent to Increase Wastewater Rate Fees per the Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study. - Study quantifies five-year funding plan using $12,864,492 of liquid waste impact fees and rate adjustments through FY 2031.
- City of Coolidge retained TischlerBise for a liquid waste financial plan and cost-of-service rate study for FY 2027–2031. - Proposed rates require a 50% FY 2027 increase and 20% annual increases to address a projected $8,368,346 cumulative deficit. - Plan includes a $18,000,000 WIFA loan (WRF design) and additional WIFA funding for a 3.0 MGD Water Reclamation Facility expansion.

North Grenville

Recent intent

- Council approves proposed municipal user fee updates based on Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and prepares the implementing by-law. - Planning fee cost recovery increases from 30% to approximately 89% for an estimated additional $417,900 annually. - Asset Management Plan scenario analysis targets 2.4% annual tax increases and includes an $11.1 million annual infrastructure deficit.
- Municipal Fee Review used activity-based costing to substantiate direct, indirect, and capital costs for planning, public works, by-law, finance, CAO, fire, and cemetery. - Planning application cost recovery was 30% with a $499,204 annual deficit; proposed fees projected cost recovery to 89%. - Total user-fee revenues were modeled at $181,809 against $952,521 costs, with a $640,379 deficit before proposed changes.

City of Richmond

Recent intent

- RP&L conducted a cost-of-service study to ensure existing rates recover costs and equity by rate class. - Seven large power transformers need upgrade or replacement over the next 10 years. - Cash balances are below a 200-day industry standard due to inflationary cost increases and reserve draws. - CCR funding set aside at about $2M/year is now estimated to total nearly $30M. - RP&L proposes adding a federal environmental rider and adjusting rates through 2029 via rate tariff changes.

City of Moses Lake

Recent intent

- Downtown ADA parking assessment cites 175 ADA stalls vs 2,900 total parking spaces and a 1:25 target ratio. - ADA stall retrofit cost estimates run $5,000 to $20,000 per location depending on curb and concrete removal needs. - Extra Territorial Agreement (ETA) policy ties ERU allocation to utility system models and includes potential rate study authorization.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for economic consulting services?

How early does Starbridge detect economic consulting services demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the economic consulting services report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free economic consulting services report?

Ranked buyers with active economic consulting services demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

Economic Consulting Services RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Economic Consulting Services: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Richmond Power & Light Special Meeting

Moses Lake City Council Study Session And Regular Meeting

Willamina City Council Regular Meeting

City of Coolidge City Council City Council Meeting

Utility Advisory Committee Meeting

Beaverton City Council City Council Meeting

City Of Orillia Council Council Meeting Minutes

City of Coolidge Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031

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Economic Consulting Services: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Richmond Power & Light Special Meeting

Moses Lake City Council Study Session And Regular Meeting

Willamina City Council Regular Meeting

City of Coolidge City Council City Council Meeting

Utility Advisory Committee Meeting

Beaverton City Council City Council Meeting

City Of Orillia Council Council Meeting Minutes

City of Coolidge Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031

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How to use pre-RFP signals

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FAQs

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