Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. 2026 Request for Proposals for SPP Capacity and Energy

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for capacity and energy services within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market. This solicitation seeks qualified bidders to provide power generation capacity and energy to meet the cooperative's supply requirements for the 2026 planning period and beyond.

Key Dates and Milestones:

• Posting Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• Final Date for RFP Question Submittal: Friday, January 30, 2026
• Proposal Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM CPT
• Notification of Shortlist: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Finalists Notification: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Contract Negotiations: Q2 2026

Bidders are encouraged to submit questions related to the RFP by the January 30, 2026 deadline. All relevant questions and responses will be posted anonymously on the RFP webpage to ensure transparency and equal information access for all participants. Responses to questions will be provided as soon as practical, with response times varying based on question complexity.

The RFP process includes a multi-stage evaluation approach with shortlist notification occurring approximately two weeks after the submission deadline, followed by finalist selection and subsequent contract negotiation discussions. Interested parties should review all RFP documentation carefully and direct inquiries to the designated RFP administrator contact.