26-524ICC-ICCSP-B-50244 | Utility Tariff and Cost Data Analysis

The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued solicitation 26-524ICC-ICCSP-B-50244 for an independent consultant to perform utility tariff and cost data analysis. The selected vendor will review gas utility line-extension policies, analyze cost data, and compare practices against the Illinois Administrative Code 501 to recommend policy options that support safe, affordable, and equitable utility service. This small purchase contract is designated as a small business set-aside with a total estimated compensation not to exceed 100,000 dollars. The period of performance begins upon execution and concludes on June 30, 2026. Key deliverables include a project plan due within 20 days of execution, monthly progress memos, a draft report due by April 15, 2026, and a final report due by May 18, 2026. Qualified vendors must possess at least five years of experience in regulatory research for public utility commissions and demonstrate substantive expertise in cost-of-service studies or energy policy evaluation through at least two relevant project narratives from the last eight years. The contract requires strict adherence to Illinois Standard Certifications, including tax compliance and educational loan status, and mandates specific insurance coverage for general commercial liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation. All work is considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois exclusive ownership of all intellectual property.