Electric Sector Modeling for Renewable and Zero Emission Energy Procurement

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking a consultant to provide electric sector modeling services in support of competitive renewable and zero emission energy procurement processes. The procurement (Solicitation DEEP-2026-005-SW) targets Class I renewable energy resources, hydropower, nuclear generating facilities, energy efficiency, and Class III energy sources, which may be procured by Connecticut independently or in coordination with other New England states. The consultant's primary responsibilities include supporting DEEP's evaluation of bids submitted in response to competitive RFPs, analyzing the competitive merit and ratepayer impact of proposed projects, and facilitating negotiations between DEEP, the state's electric distribution companies (EDCs), and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for long-term energy and environmental attribute contracts. The consultant must be available to respond to questions and provide testimony before PURA and relevant stakeholders during regulatory review and approval proceedings. Critical deadlines include a vendor question deadline of August 12, 2025, with answers released on August 26, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of September 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT, with proposer selection anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025. Evaluation criteria and detailed deliverables specifications are outlined in the full solicitation document.

This procurement is open to all vendors without designated set-asides or restrictions on organization type, including no specific provisions for disadvantaged enterprises or small business preferences. No incumbent contractor information or existing technology integration requirements have been identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated contract value and specific pricing terms have not been disclosed in the publicly available solicitation document; interested vendors should direct inquiries regarding compensation, contract value, and other substantive details to Katrina Vallett at the Connecticut DEEP office in New Britain. Payment terms are to be specified by the selected vendor, and delivery is structured as Free On Board Destination. Vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation document (DEEP-2026-005-SW_Jan_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf) for comprehensive information regarding scope, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.