26-26390 Legal Services
Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) is seeking proposals from law firms for comprehensive corporate legal services with an emphasis on commercial and regulatory matters. Proposals are due electronically by August 5, 2026, and must be submitted to bids@mea.coop. The selected firm will support MEA's electric cooperative operations including regulatory compliance, contract review, and corporate governance.
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Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA), a member-owned electric cooperative serving members in Alaska, is soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed attorneys or law firms to provide comprehensive corporate legal services with an emphasis on commercial and regulatory matters. The successful firm will handle a variety of legal needs essential to the cooperative's operations, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and representation before state and federal regulatory bodies. MEA seeks a legal partner with deep expertise in utility law, cooperative governance, and commercial transactions to support its mission of providing reliable electric service.
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: advising on compliance with requirements of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, reviewing and negotiating power purchase agreements and other commercial contracts, managing litigation, advising on intellectual property and employment matters, and assisting with corporate policies and governance. The firm must demonstrate a strong track record in similar engagements and be licensed to practice in Alaska. MEA expects the legal services to be responsive, proactive, and tailored to the evolving needs of the cooperative.
Key dates for this solicitation are as follows: the RFP was released on July 9, 2026. Written questions must be submitted electronically to FormalQuestions@mea.coop by 12:00pm AK DT on July 17, 2026. MEA will issue an addendum with responses by 5:00pm AK DT on July 22, 2026. Proposals are due electronically to bids@mea.coop by 4:00pm AK DT on August 5, 2026. Any proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
Proposals must be submitted via email to bids@mea.coop. All correspondence should reference RFP number 26-26390. The full RFP document and any attachments are available by request from FormalQuestions@mea.coop. MEA reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all proposals, and cancel the solicitation at any time without liability. This timeline is subject to modification by MEA. Proposers should monitor the solicitation for addenda and ensure compliance with submission requirements.
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