Request for Qualifications Electricity Supply

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU)—comprising the Connecticut State University System, Connecticut State Community College, and Charter Oak State College—is seeking qualified vendors through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #26-1363580) to supply all electricity commodity components up to the Delivery Point for facilities served by Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) local distribution companies. The procurement encompasses full requirements electricity supply delivery, including all ancillary services, capacity, renewable energy credits, and renewable energy products meeting Connecticut's Renewable Portfolio Standard. Qualified bidders must provide firm electricity supply equivalent to the LDC's basic service product and furnish credit ratings from S&P, Moody's, or Dun & Bradstreet, as well as certificates of insurance naming CSCU as additional insured. The solicitation utilizes a reverse auction format on the EnelX exchange portal, with bidding structured across two primary tranches: one with Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI) passed through to CSCU, and a second with DASI fixed as part of the supplier's pricing for the contract term. CSCU intends to award all accounts to a single supplier unless accounts are separated into multiple tranches, in which case each group will be awarded to one supplier. The original submission deadline was extended to February 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. due to winter storm conditions, and the auction date was subsequently adjusted to March 5, 2026. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all amendments, including Amendment 3 (Extension) and Amendment 4 (Date Change for Auction), as part of their technical submission.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting eligibility—all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. CSCU has identified known behind-the-meter generation installations, including operational fuel cells at Central Connecticut State University (2,000 kW, operational since April 3, 2025), Naugatuck Valley (350 kW, operational since January 21, 2025), and Manchester (250 kW, operational since December 31, 2024), with a planned 460 kW fuel cell installation at Housatonic serving multiple accounts through host and net metering arrangements. The RFQ does not identify specific line items, quantities, or an estimated total contract value in the available materials. Service is to commence following contract execution and approval by the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General, with all bids submitted through the auction platform considered binding until 2:00 p.m. ET on the bid date and official notice of award issued via electronic mail on that same day. The complete RFQ documentation, qualification requirements, and submission procedures are available on the EnelX exchange portal, with procurement inquiries directed to Cynthia Shea-Luzik at cynthia.shealuzik@ct.edu.