The Vendor is required to provide for technical assistance to determine the appropriate cost of service study, revenue allocation and rate design, specifically those related to the residential customers utility.
- The Independent Contractor will analyze and evaluate the cost-of-service studies presented in this proceeding and is expected to propose alternative and appropriate cost of service study and revenue allocation results for residential customers as needed.
- The Independent Contractor will be expected to bring to its analysis substantial experience in evaluating all issues related to cost of service, revenue allocation, and rate design in this proceeding.
- Review and prepare an analysis and critique of the Utility’s proposed cost of service study, revenue allocation and rate design including a review of the Utility’s Application, schedules, work papers and supporting testimonies.
- It is estimated that the Staff Report will be issued approximately five months after the Utility files its application.
- Prepare written, direct and, if needed, rebuttal testimony and presentation of that testimony at the hearing;
- Testimony shall include the appropriate revenue allocation and rate design for residential customers of Enbridge and supporting schedules.
- Provide technical assistance needed for any pre-hearing or settlement conferences.
- Provide technical assistance on the cost-of-service study, revenue allocation, and rate design subsequent to the hearing in order to prepare post-hearing briefs and evaluate issues for possible rehearing and/or appeals including, but not limited to, evaluation of those and related issues in the office opinion and orders.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 23, 2026