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Wholesale Electric Markets Consulting Services RFP #14-UIU-2

This RFP seeks consultants to provide advocacy services and represent consumer interests in wholesale electric markets. The responsibilities include attending NYISO meetings, advocating positions, and analyzing market rule modifications.

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Wholesale Electric Markets Consulting Services RFP #14-UIU-2

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  1. NYSDOS Wholesale Electric Markets Consulting ServicesRFP#14-UIU-2 Bidders Conference July 28, 2014

  2. Agenda • Consultant and Consumer Advocacy Services • Proposal Package • Technical Proposal Format • Cost Proposal Format • Schedule

  3. Responses to questions asked today are considered preliminary. Final answers to all questions will be posted on the website by August 12, 2014 http://www.dos.ny.gov/funding/rfp-14-uiu-2/index.html

  4. Services

  5. Assist UIU in Representing the Interests of End-Use Consumers • Advocacy services at NYISO • Consultant to UIU for select issues at FERC or NYSRC

  6. Subject Matter Areas • Budget, Priorities and Financing (est. 100 hrs) • Planning and Resource Adequacy (est. 400 hrs) • Capacity Markets and Demand Response (est. 850 hrs) • Energy and Ancillary Markets and Demand Response (est. 850 hrs) • Gas Supply and Electric Generation (est. 200 hrs)

  7. Consumer Advocacy ServicesPrimary Responsibilities • Regularly attend NYISO meetings and report to UIU • Advocate positions and develop proposals • Analyze proposed modifications to market rules from FERC, NYSRC, and NYISO • Develop memoranda on relevant issues and recommendations • Interact and coordinate with other consumer groups

  8. Consumer Advocacy ServicesPeriodic Tasks • Draft comments and testimony for FERC • Appear in other administrative or legal proceedings • Provide technical assistance in briefing the PSC

  9. Ideal Candidate Qualifications • Demonstrated experience in the wholesale electric market • Excellent organization and communication skills to promote consumer interests and report back to UIU • Ability to work in collaborative partnerships

  10. Travel Requirements • Located within commuting distance of the Albany area, or be willing to pay for their own travel to all NYISO meetings scheduled to be longer than two hours • All other travel must be first pre-approved in writing by DOS

  11. Proposal Format

  12. Proposal PackageSubmittal Requirement • Technical Proposal • No financial or pricing information • One original and four exact copies • Sealed envelop labeled correctly • Cost Proposal • One original only • Sealed envelop labeled correctly

  13. OnE PROPOSAL PACKAGE(Technical proposal and Cost Proposal)FOR EACH working group subject matter area

  14. Technical Proposal • Technical Proposal Transmittal Letter – Attachment 6 • Qualifications and Overall Experience – Maximum 15 pages • References – No Page Limit • Non-Collusive Bid Certification – Attachment 3 • Conflict of Interest Statement – Attachment 4 • Lobbying Form – Attachment 5 • M/WBE Forms (if applicable) – Attachment 9

  15. Cost Proposal • Cost Proposal Transmittal Letter • See Attachment 7 of RFP • Costs valid for 365 days • Original Signature Only • Cost Proposal Bid Form • See Attachment 8 of RFP • List Hourly Rates

  16. Schedule

  17. Key Dates • Questions Due: August 4, 2014 • Questions and Answers Posted: August 12, 2014 • Bid Due Date: August 29, 2014 4:00 PM

  18. Questions Judy FuentesNew York State Department of State 1 Commerce Plaza99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1110Albany, NY 12231 RFP # 14-UIU-2orEmail: dos.smo.cp.UIURFP@dos.ny.gov

  19. Bid Submission Address LuAnn Hart, DirectorBureau of Fiscal ManagementNYS Dept. of State1 Commerce Plaza99 Washington Ave. Suite 1110Albany, NY 12210 RFP # 14-uiu-2

  20. REMINDER Responses to questions asked today are considered preliminary. Final answers to all questions will be posted on the website by August 12, 2014 http://www.dos.ny.gov/funding/rfp-14-uiu-2/index.html

  21. Additional Questions?

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