GSA R11 DC MD Spring 2021 Electricity Solicitation No. 47PA0421R0003-Questions and Answers.docx

47PA0421R0003 GSA R11 DC & MD Competitive Electricity Questions and Answers Received as of 5:00 PM EST Tuesday June 1, 2021

QUESTIONS RECEIVED DURING MAY 26TH CALL

Q1) GSA referenced during the May 26th call that it may be adding accounts and/or pricing groups to this bid opportunity. Does the Government expect that if this happens it will still be able to keep the auction date on June 23, 2021?

A1) The Government currently plans to keep the auction date on June 23rd.

Q2) The additional renewable power requirement (Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) that comply with Section A.12 of the solicitation) for pricing groups two and four is 7.5%. Would the Government consider increasing or decreasing that percentage to a whole number (i.e. 7.0% or 8.0%)?

A2) Yes. The requirement for pricing groups that were at 7.5% have been updated to 8.0% in the updated solicitation and Exhibit 1.

QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN WRITING

Q3) Would the Government consider alternate terms, conditions or pricing products to the ones included in the GSA solicitation?

A3) No.

Q4) Should Public Utility Commission fees be included in bid prices?

A4) Yes, See Section C.2 and Attachment 2.

Q5) How should the impending ORDC costs be treated? May the supplier pass through these costs once known in 2022?

A5) Any potential future increases of ORDC unknown at this time will handled in accordance with Section A.14 as an Electricity Regulatory Change.

Q6) Do any of the locations have behind the meter generation? If so, how much generation?

A6) Behind the meter generation projects that GSA is aware of are noted in the Exhibit 1 file.

Q7) Does the GSA have any future plans to add onsite generation to any of the meters associated with the bid?

A7) GSA is not aware of any future onsite generation projects planned for the accounts included in this solicitation. Any known load changes are noted in the Exhibit 1 file.

Q8) Do any accounts utilize onsite generation?

A8) Accounts that have onsite generation are noted in the Exhibit 1 file.

Q9) Are there plans for accounts to utilize onsite generation for the proposed contract term?

A9) See A7 above.

Q10) How has COVID-19 impacted usage?

A10) GSA currently does not have estimates regarding overall impacts to historical usage reduction for our facilities at this time but it can be expected to see reduced demand in buildings that have closed or operating at reduced occupancy. A full list of GSA closures and operating status can be found: https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview "

Q11) Are there any future reductions in usage expected due to COVID-19 for the proposed contract term?

A11) A currently does not have load reduction estimates for our facilities at this time but it can be expected to see reduced demand in buildings that have closed or operating at reduced occupancy. A full list of GSA closures and operating status can be found: https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview "

Q12) In lieu of providing the “Annual Renewable Report” as specified in section A.12 can we provide confirmation of our annual Green-e audit?

A12) No. Per Section A.12 of the solicitation, the annual renewable requirement must contain attachments three (3), four (4), and five (5).