Interconnection Study

Solicitation B-53870 is a firm fixed price contract issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for an Interconnection Study. The selected vendor will conduct an independent review and evaluation of Illinois' existing electric distribution interconnection rules, tariffs, policies, and procedures to provide technical and policy recommendations for improvement. Key areas of focus include construction timeline extensions, deposit alternatives, cost sharing for distribution system upgrades, queue management, contingent upgrades disclosure, queue reservations for public school property, and study parameters for standalone energy storage systems. The project requires the submission of a detailed Project Plan, a Draft Report by April 1, 2027, and a Final Report by June 1, 2027. The award will be based on a maximum of 92 points, with the heaviest weight placed on Technical Requirements (68 points), followed by Commitment to Diversity (14 points) and Price (10 points). Mandatory requirements are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically via BidBuy, including a technical response, offer to the State, vendor disclosure, commitment to diversity, and a BEP utilization plan. The contract requires the identification of a dedicated Project Manager and stipulates that all deliverables must receive written acceptance from ICC staff. Reimbursable travel expenses are capped at 2,000 dollars for the contract term.