This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the purpose of establishing a contract with a qualified firm to complete a comprehensive Rate Study. The project will include a study of the water and sewer rates and connection fees of the Lake County Department of Public Works (Department) water and sewer systems. The goals of this study are to: (1) develop rates and fees sufficient to meet the operating and capital needs of the Department and (2) to develop a rate structure based on the costs of serving the Department’s diverse customer base and its service  characteristics.