Request for Power Supply Proposals - New Hampshire Small Customer Default Service (08/01/2026 – 01/31/2027)

This RFP seeks qualified vendors to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive Energy Management System (EMS) for utility grid operations and optimization. The scope encompasses SCADA integration, real-time energy monitoring, demand forecasting, and advanced distribution management capabilities across multi-region service territories.

Key deliverables include system architecture design, software development, hardware procurement, network infrastructure setup, cybersecurity implementation, and comprehensive staff training. The vendor must demonstrate experience with utility-scale operations, regulatory compliance (NERC, FERC), and integration with existing distribution automation systems. All systems must support real-time data processing, historical analysis, and predictive modeling with 99.9% uptime requirements.

Important dates include the RFP release on January 15, 2024, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Written questions must be submitted by February 5, 2024. Proposal submissions are due by March 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. Contract negotiations are anticipated to begin in March 2024, with system implementation commencing in Q2 2024 and project completion targeted for Q4 2024.