RFP for Power Procurement Consultant

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) are requesting proposals for a Power Procurement Consultant to serve as an extension of staff on standard service power procurement matters, with proposals due October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.

The consultant will provide expertise supporting PURA staff in reviewing procurement processes, computing proxy prices for full-requirements service tranches, providing market information on wholesale power pricing, assisting with bid evaluation, preparing written documentation on bids and award recommendations, and analyzing Electric Distribution Company bidder workbooks. Work relates to Docket Nos. 06-01-08 (development and review of standard service and supplier of last resort service), 12-06-02 (PURA review of power procurement plan), XX-01-01, and XX-01-02, and Connecticut General Statutes 16-244c(c)(4) & (5). The consultant must attend procurement-related meetings and address proxy price issues.

The contract value is $1 million for a two-year term, funded through account PUC39000, with an anticipated contract start date of January 1, 2023. Proposals must not exceed 10 pages and must include a cost ceiling with itemized calculations, required hours, and the firm's approach to meeting project requirements. Proposers must specify key personnel and provide an organizational chart for staff performing major duties.

Evaluation criteria are procurement experience, cost ceiling, and work plan. All proposals must comply with Connecticut mandatory state provisions, including nondiscrimination and conflict of interest disclosures. Questions are due September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT; answers will be released October 5, 2026. Anticipated proposer selection is October 26, 2026. No bidders conference is required. Contact Jeff Gaudiosi, Power Procurement Manager, at (860) 827-2679 or jeff.gaudiosi@ct.gov.