When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Cincinnati. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience with energy aggregation programs and mercantile customer services. Strong expertise in clean energy generation and carbon neutrality projects. History of successful government or municipal contracts. Ability to deliver multi-year energy programs in the Ohio region.

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Aggregation Program for Mercantile Customers Service

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPosted: June 15th, 2026Deadline: July 24th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Opportunity to operate a five-year energy aggregation program for mercantile customers in Cincinnati, focusing on local clean energy generation and carbon neutrality initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registrant under Vendor Self Service (VSS) at time of award
Must be a Taxpayer in Good Standing with the City of Cincinnati
Must complete and submit a DEI 147 form
Must have PUCO Certification as a CRES provider in the Duke Ohio Service area (for Option 1)
Must have Duke Energy Ohio Registration (for Option 1)
Must take title to the electricity sold (for Option 1)
Must demonstrate financial strength in terms of capital and liquid assets
Must demonstrate commitment to partnering/subcontracting with City-certified SBE/MBE/WBEs

CONTRACT DURATION

108 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: June 12th, 2026

Pre-Submission Meeting: July 1st, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: July 15th, 2026

Deadline for Offerors to Submit Proposals: July 24th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Cincinnati

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks vendors to establish and operate a Mercantile Energy Aggregation Program serving mercantile customers. The selected offeror(s) will be responsible for developing and managing an aggregation program, as well as introducing additional local clean energy generation projects and implementing methods to achieve carbon neutrality within the community.

The program should support mercantile customers in accessing energy aggregation services, provide pathways for local carbon-free energy generation, and deliver initiatives that help achieve the region's carbon neutrality goals. The contract will have a five-year term. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Cincinnati. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience with energy aggregation programs and mercantile customer services
Strong expertise in clean energy generation and carbon neutrality projects
History of successful government or municipal contracts
Ability to deliver multi-year energy programs in the Ohio region

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