26-136580A_Mar_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation document issued by Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), comprising the Connecticut State University System, Connecticut State Community College, and Charter Oak State College, for the supply of electricity commodity components. CSCU seeks qualified vendors to provide full requirements electricity supply delivery up to the delivery point for facilities served by Eversource and United Illuminating local distribution companies, including all ancillary services, capacity, renewable energy credits, and renewable energy products meeting Connecticut's Renewable Portfolio Standard. The solicitation utilizes a reverse auction format on the EnelX exchange portal with bidding structured across two tranches: one with Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI) passed through to CSCU, and a second with DASI fixed as part of supplier pricing. The original submission deadline of February 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. was extended due to winter storm conditions, with the auction date subsequently adjusted to March 5, 2026. All bids are considered binding until 2:00 p.m. ET on the bid date, with official notice of award issued via electronic mail that same day. Service is to commence following contract execution and approval by the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. The RFQ does not identify specific line items, quantities, or an estimated total contract value.

Qualified bidders must provide firm electricity supply equivalent to the local distribution company's basic service product and furnish credit ratings from S&P, Moody's, or Dun & Bradstreet, as well as certificates of insurance naming CSCU as additional insured. Payment terms are vendor specified, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. CSCU intends to award all accounts to a single supplier unless accounts are separated into multiple tranches, in which case each group will be awarded to one supplier. The solicitation documents contain no set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting eligibility—all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. CSCU has identified known behind-the-meter generation installations including operational fuel cells at three campuses and a planned fuel cell installation at a fourth location. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all six amendments as part of their technical submission. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Cynthia Shea-Luzik at cynthia.shealuzik@ct.edu.