division of energy resources




Notice of PT Contract Availability
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The Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources requests proposals for a technical expert or experts to analyze the statistical and/or econometric forecasts of energy and demand requirements submitted by Xcel Energy in a pending Certificate of Need proceeding.? The expert(s) would prepare written testimony providing the results of the statistical and/or econometric analysis to the Commission, and defend the testimony during the contested case hearing that will be held by the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings.?

The selected responder(s) will assist the Department in the assessment of Xcel?s statistical and/or econometric forecasts of energy and demand requirements; in-house Department analysts will perform capacity expansion modeling and other analyses.? The responder will provide technical analysis about whether the statistical and/or econometric forecast is reasonable and consistent with similar forecasting performed in other relevant proceedings; will develop the testimony to be submitted to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), respond to questions about the analysis; and be available for the evidentiary hearing and the subsequent Agenda Meeting of the Commission.?

A Request for Proposals (RFP) and required forms is available to view and download on the Minnesota Department of Commerce?s RFP website at [link removed] through the submission deadline.

Proposals must be submitted by "no later than" Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Proposals must be submitted to [email protected]*. *Instructions for submitting proposals are detailed in the RFP. *Late proposals will not be considered.*

This request does not obligate the State to complete the work contemplated in this notice.? The State reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.

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