Electric Resource Adequacy Consultant

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Technical Utility Services, is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-1 for an independent Electric Resource Adequacy Consultant. The selected contractor will evaluate the methodologies, data, and assumptions used by electric distribution companies for load forecasts submitted to PJM. The primary objective is to provide an independent assessment of electricity resource adequacy within Pennsylvania and PJM territories over a twenty-year horizon, specifically focusing on electrification, electric vehicle adoption, and large load additions such as data centers. Deliverables include independent load growth forecasts and interzone energy transfer modeling, conducted in accordance with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code and NERC 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment standards. The contract is a service agreement with an initial three-year term and two optional one-year renewals. Award selection is based on the highest overall score, weighted at 65 percent for technical qualifications, 35 percent for cost, and a bonus of up to 3 percent for domestic workforce utilization. Technical evaluations focus on the work plan, personnel qualifications, and prior experience with public policy clients. The contractor must provide a fixed-fee, not-to-exceed cost proposal and adhere to strict invoicing requirements, with payments issued within 45 days of approval. Additionally, the solicitation mandates specific participation goals of 18 percent for Small Diverse Businesses and 3 percent for Veteran Business Enterprises.