Electric Utility Consulting Services

The Kansas Corporation Commission is requesting proposals for Electric Utility Resource Planning Consulting Services on an as-needed basis, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Award may be made to one or more vendors; this is an indefinite-quantity contract with no guaranteed volume.

Consultants must have a minimum of seven years' experience in electric utility resource planning, resource adequacy evaluation, generation portfolio analysis, load forecasting, and utility planning, with ten years preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience in Southwest Power Pool policy reforms and as an Energy Portfolio executive. Consultants must provide written and oral testimony in regulatory proceedings and possess extensive knowledge of recent SPP seasonal resource adequacy and capacity accreditation policies.

Scope includes analysis of new thermal generation additions, battery storage, and solar resources; support for integrated resource planning filings under the Commission's approved framework; review of utility predetermination proceedings; and preparation of formal reports and testimony for regulatory proceedings.

The initial contract term runs from award through August 31, 2031, with automatic renewal for up to three additional one-year terms, not to exceed four years total. Pricing is structured as hourly rates for principal, manager, and clerical support staff, plus reimbursable expenses for supplies, reproduction, and travel. Annual price adjustments are permitted up to five percent with documented justification. Payment terms are Net 30 days. Contractors must accept payment via electronic funds transfer and may not impose additional charges for the State's Procurement Card.

Disabled Veteran Owned Business and Certified Business preferences are available. Bidders must submit separate sealed technical and cost proposals, current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue, Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control forms, and a Boycott of Israel form. Written questions are due July 21, 2026. Interested vendors must request an official invitation from Procurement Officer Ashley N. Evans at least 24 hours prior to the closing deadline.