PSC PJM Consultant

The Delaware Public Service Commission is requesting proposals for PJM Interconnection consultant services under RFP STA26-PSCPJM, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time and questions due September 1, 2026.

The scope requires attendance at select PJM and Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI) meetings and conference calls; analysis of PJM stakeholder positions and drafting of OPSI comments; assistance with FERC filings on wholesale electricity issues; coordination with state-level electric distribution companies on transmission planning; attendance at OPSI spring and annual meetings and Delaware PSC commission meetings as requested; provision of education and training; and availability for ad-hoc conference calls. The consultant must analyze matters impacting transmission cost allocation, transmission planning, PJM governance, regional energy markets, and Delaware energy policy.

Evaluation weighting is structured as qualifications and experience with PJM markets and stakeholder processes (25 points), familiarity with OPSI and knowledge of operating and voting procedures (25 points), familiarity with PARSEC and knowledge of operating and voting procedures (10 points), pricing (20 points), ability to meet ad-hoc with agency personnel and attend meetings in person (10 points), and quality of staffing plan and personnel qualifications (10 points).

The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions. Award notification is anticipated December 1, 2026. Vendors must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate and Miscellaneous Errors and Omissions insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate.

Proposals must include five paper copies and one electronic copy, with pricing submitted in a separate electronic file. Required submittals include a signed, notarized non-collusion statement, exceptions form, confidentiality form, minimum three business references, and subcontractor information if applicable. The PSC reserves the right to reject proposals, award to other than the lowest bidder, award multiple contracts, or cancel the solicitation. Awarded vendors must complete monthly usage reports and quarterly subcontracting reports tracking diversity supplier participation.