OCC25-160 AES Cost of Service & Revenue Allocation

The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. OCC25-160 seeking an independent contractor to provide technical assistance for a comprehensive cost of service study, revenue allocation, and rate design analysis for AES Ohio (Dayton Power and Light Company). The specific regulatory cases involved are Case No. 24-1009-EL-AIR, 24-1011-EL-ATA, and 24-1010-EL-AAM. The selected contractor will be responsible for reviewing AES Ohio's cost of service study, analyzing supporting testimonies, preparing discovery materials, attending depositions, and providing technical support for legal preparation. Key deliverables include written testimony, technical objections, and ongoing support throughout the regulatory proceeding. The proposal is due on May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with an anticipated contract award date of May 9, 2025. The initial contract term runs through June 30, 2025, with a potential renewal option for an additional year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

While the RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it seeks a highly qualified independent contractor with expertise in utility rate analysis and regulatory proceedings. The contractor will be compensated based on actual work performed, with expenses embedded in hourly rates. The document does not disclose a specific budget range or total contract value, though compensation will be tied to the scope of work and hours dedicated to the project. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the RFP does not indicate requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The primary qualification appears to be demonstrated expertise in conducting cost of service studies, revenue allocation analysis, and rate design for utility regulatory proceedings, with a specific focus on residential customer rate structures in the context of AES Ohio's regulatory cases.