East Kentucky Power Cooperative 2026 Request for Proposals for PJM Energy and Capacity Resources
EKPC is soliciting proposals for PJM energy and capacity resources, with bids due August 14, 2026. The RFP is administered by ACES and requires a Notice of Intent by July 31, 2026. Shortlisted bidders will be notified September 9, with final results expected September 30, 2026.
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Notification of Final Results
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East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is issuing this 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure PJM energy and capacity resources. The RFP is administered by ACES (Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services) on behalf of EKPC. The solicitation seeks proposals from qualified parties able to supply energy and/or capacity products within the PJM Interconnection footprint. Key deliverables include the submission of a Notice of Intent to Bid, a complete proposal package with pricing and technical specifications using the provided Appendix A evaluation form, and execution of a final contract following negotiations.
Important dates for this RFP include the issuance date of Thursday, July 16, 2026. The Notice of Intent to Provide Proposal must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Prevailing Time (EPT) on Friday, July 31, 2026. The final date for submitting questions is also Friday, July 31, 2026. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. EPT on Friday, August 14, 2026. Shortlisted proposals will be notified on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and final results will be communicated on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The complete negotiation and execution of the final contract is targeted for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
All questions related to the RFP should be submitted via email to the RFP Administrator at ekpc2026RFP@acespower.com. Responses to relevant questions will be posted anonymously on the RFP document page. The RFP evaluation form (Appendix A) is available for download as an Excel spreadsheet and must be used by bidders to structure their proposals. Bidders are encouraged to review all materials carefully and adhere to the submission timeline. The RFP Administrator will respond to questions as soon as practical, with response times varying based on complexity.
This procurement is specifically targeted at energy and capacity resources within the PJM market, making it directly relevant to power generation, capacity markets, and wholesale electricity supply. The RFP does not specify a maximum or minimum contract size, nor does it detail specific pricing structures or budget figures. Interested parties should monitor the RFP page for updates and posted Q&A responses. The contracting entity is East Kentucky Power Cooperative, with the RFP administered by ACES, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. All submissions and communications should be directed to the RFP Administrator at the provided email address.
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