When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $130,000.

It was issued by North Dakota Public Service Commission. The work is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Utility rate and regulatory consulting firm. Experience analyzing electric rate increase applications. Qualified experts able to prepare and present written and oral testimony. Familiarity with Commission technical hearings and utility regulatory proceedings. Capability to prepare pre-hearing, post-hearing, and dismissal-related filings.

Electric Rate Increase Application Services (Due October 14, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Bismarck, North Dakota, United StatesPosted: September 4, 2026Deadline: October 14, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Bismarck seeks expert support to analyze an electric rate increase application, prepare testimony, and provide hearing-related assistance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State if determined to have a registration requirement
Must be registered as a supplier in NDBuys to submit a response
Must provide a detailed analysis and conclusions related to rate base, cost of capital, income, expenses, class cost of service study, revenue allocation, and rate design
Must provide written testimony and present oral testimony at the Commission's technical hearing
Must assist in the preparation of pre- and post-hearing documents
Must maintain required insurance coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, employer's liability, and professional errors and omissions
Must submit an original and three copies of the proposal plus an electronic version on a USB flash drive

BUDGET

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$130,000

TIMELINE

Solicitation Begin: September 2nd, 2026

Deadline for submission of Questions and Objections: September 17th, 2026

Solicitation Amendment with responses to Questions issued approximately: October 2nd, 2026

Deadline for receipt of proposals: October 14th, 2026

Notice of intent to award issued approximately: October 23rd, 2026

Contract start approximately: October 30th, 2026

Testimony of the selected offeror, ratepayer advocacy staff and any other intervenor: December 31st, 2026

Rebuttal Testimony of all parties: January 28th, 2027

Surrebuttal Testimony of all parties: February 9th, 2027

Formal Hearings: February 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 17, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

North Dakota Public Service Commission

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bismarck, North Dakota is seeking vendor services related to the analysis and review of an electric rate increase application.

The selected vendor will provide a thorough analysis of the application, prepare written testimony, present oral testimony at the Commission’s technical hearing, and assist with the preparation of pre-hearing and post-hearing documents. The engagement may also include preparing documents for purposes of moving to dismiss the application.

Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026. Proposals are due October 14, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $130,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by North Dakota Public Service Commission. The work is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Utility rate and regulatory consulting firm
Experience analyzing electric rate increase applications
Qualified experts able to prepare and present written and oral testimony
Familiarity with Commission technical hearings and utility regulatory proceedings
Capability to prepare pre-hearing, post-hearing, and dismissal-related filings

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