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Energy Consulting Services - Familiar with the Illinois electricity retail market,

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Fermilab is seeking an experienced energy consulting firm with deep expertise in the Illinois electricity retail market to provide real-time analysis and guidance on regulatory developments, pricing trends, and market structure changes. The contractor must demonstrate a proven track record of understanding the complex rules and regulations governing Illinois energy markets and be able to proactively monitor and interpret evolving policies to prevent clients from suffering unintended financial or operational consequences due to misinformation or lack of awareness. The goal is to deliver timely, accurate insights that enable informed decision-making and mitigate risks associated with market volatility and regulatory shifts. The solicitation, numbered 383870, was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services. This is a sources-sought notice with no set-aside, meaning all eligible businesses may respond. The contract will be managed by Fermilab, a Department of Energy contractor, with primary point of contact Jackie Rakers and secondary point of contact Pamela Noyes, both based at Fermilab’s office in Batavia, Illinois, ZIP 60510. Performance of all services is expected to occur within Illinois, with all communication and deliverables centered on the Illinois retail electricity market dynamics.

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Fermilab seeks Illinois electricity market expert for real-time regulatory and pricing insight to mitigate financial risks.

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Department Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE ContractorView Agency

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541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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IL, 60510, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBatavia, IL, 60510, USA
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Department Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor
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Office AddressBatavia, IL, 60510, USA
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Fermilab requires expert assistance in a company that has experience and is very familiar with the Illinois electricity retail market, understands the rules and regulations, monitors regulatory and other market changes including pricing trends etc. on a real time basis. Many customers have been affected negatively by not fully understanding the consequences of implementing certain initiatives because they did not have adequate information about the rules, regulations, current and forthcoming changes in the market structure in Illinois.

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