Expired RFP

Qualified Scheduling Entity Services

NBU seeks a Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) to manage ERCOT market operations, ancillary services, and CRR account administration. Proposals due July 17, 2026.

New Braunfels Utilities TX

Categories

Grid Modernization & Operations Capacity/energy solicitations Energy Management System (EMS)

Important dates

  • Published

  • Questions due

    Q&A deadline for proposal clarifications

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

AI overview

New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is soliciting proposals from firms to provide Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) services as defined within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Nodal Protocols. The selected QSE will register NBU as a Subordinate QSE and manage the NBU Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) account. NBU intends to manage its own energy supply acquisition, energy schedule management, and CRR bids, along with providing associated collateral. The selected QSE will be responsible for managing acquisition of all ancillary services, communication and scheduling processes, and settlements for the NBU subordinate QSE, including placement of all bids and collateral registration in the NBU CRR account.

Key Dates:

  • Questions Due: July 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  • Proposal Deadline: July 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Proposal Evaluation: Vendors should demonstrate experience with ERCOT Nodal Protocols, QSE registration and management, ancillary services procurement, and CRR administration. The selected QSE must provide comprehensive scheduling, settlement, and collateral management capabilities specific to ERCOT market operations.

Submission: Proposals should be submitted electronically through the procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/nbutexas/projects/278689. Contact Justin Wehman, Purchasing Administrator, for questions or clarifications regarding the RFP requirements.

Resources & contact

Proposal Document

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Solicitation number

26-0068

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