Item 46

Authorize to enter into a contract with Blue Ridge Consulting Services, Inc., Travelers Rest, SC, for $543,375, to provide utility revenue requirement consulting services on behalf of the Department. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2029. The contract term may be extended by up to three additional years to conduct the same or similar work and the not-to-exceed amount may be increased, all at the sole option of the State, contingent upon satisfactory contractor performance, projected requirements for similar consulting services, and G&C approval. 100% Utility Special Assessment