Contract: FIRM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SERVICES

NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
REQUEST FOR BID FOR FIRM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SERVICES
3128-27
DUE DATE: 5/14/2026 12:00:00 PM (EASTERN TIME)

Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDOR: .......................................................................................................................................... 4
3. BID SUBMITTAL:................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. BID INQUIRIES: ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5. BID DUE DATE:.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
6. ADDENDA: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7. TIMELINE: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
8. TERMS OF SUBMISSION: ................................................................................................................................................... 5
9. CONTRACT TERM: .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
10. CONTRACT AWARD: ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
11. NOTIFICATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT(S): ................................................................................................... 6
12. LIABILITY: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
13. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS: ............................................................................. 6
14. TERMINATION: .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
15. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 7
16. RESTRICTION OF CONTACT WITH STATE EMPLOYEES ................................................................................. 8
17. Phase 1 - qualification statement submissions .................................................................................................................. 8
18. Phase 2 - pricing submissions: ........................................................................................................................................ 10
19. ADDING OR DELETING FACILITIES TO THIS CONTRACT: ........................................................................... 12
20. CHANGES IN TARIFF OR LAW: .............................................................................................................................. 13
21. EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................ 13
22. SELECTION PROCESS: ................................................................................................................................................ 13
23. CONTRACT INVOICING: .......................................................................................................................................... 14
24. RFB ADDENDUM ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
25. NON-COLLUSION ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
26. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE................................................................................................................................................ 14
27. NON-COMMITMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 15
28. ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
29. NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT ................................................................................................................................... 15
30. STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS ............................................................................................................................... 15
31. PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: ............................................................................................................................................... 16
32. Material Change: ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
33. BID PRICES: ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
34. AUDITS AND ACCOUNTING:..................................................................................................................................... 16
35. Account Representative: .................................................................................................................................................. 16
36. ESTIMATED USAGE: ................................................................................................................................................... 17
37. USAGE REPORTING: ................................................................................................................................................... 17
38. ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCOUNTS: ........................................................................................................................... 17
39. PAYMENT: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17

40. INVOICING: ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
41. VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY: ....................................................................................................................................... 17
42. IF AWARDED A CONTRACT: ..................................................................................................................................... 18
43. SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE: ................................................................................................................................ 18
44. SPECIFICATIONS: ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
45. SCOPE OF WORK: ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
46. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS: ................................................................................................................................. 19
47. OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY OF THE VENDOR: ............................................................................................... 19
48. NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT:.................................................................................................................................. 20
49. OFFER: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
50. VENDOR'S BALANCE OF PRODUCT LINE ITEMS: ............................................................................................... 20
51. VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION: ....................................................................................................................... 20
52. DELIVERY TIME: ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
53. DELIVERY LOCATIONS: ............................................................................................................................................. 21
54. ATTACHMENTS: .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
55. Note: To be considered, bid TRANSMITTAL LETTER shall be signed in the space provided. .................................. 21
56. The Bid Opening is open to the public online at the following: ...................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX A ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TRANSMITTAL LETTER ................................................................................................. 25

1. PURPOSE:
1.1. The purpose of this bid invitation is to establish a contract for firm supply and delivery of electricity for certain
electrical accounts for the State of New Hampshire (State), from a Competitive Electric Power Supplier (CEPS),
certified as such with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NH-PUC), with product list and requirements
indicated in the SCOPE OF WORK and OFFER sections of this bid invitation, in accordance with the requirements of
this bid invitation and any resulting contract.
2. INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDOR:
2.1. Read the entire bid invitation prior to filling it out. Complete the pricing information in the "Offer" section (detailed
information on how to fill out the pricing information can be found in the "Offer" section); complete the "Vendor
Contact Information" section; and finally, fill out, and sign the bid transmittal letter.
3. BID SUBMITTAL:
3.1. All bids shall be submitted on this form (or an exact copy), shall be typed, or clearly printed in ink, and shall be
received on or before the date and time specified on paragraph 7 of this bid under "Bid Closing". Interested parties
may submit a bid to the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Purchase and Property by email to
NH.Purchasing@DAS.NH.Gov. All bids shall be clearly marked with bid number, date due and purchasing agent's
name.
3.2. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES EMAILING YOUR BID OR YOU WISH TO VERIFY THAT
YOUR BID RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, PLEASE CALL (603) 271-2201.
4. BID INQUIRIES:
4.1. Any questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes shall be submitted by an individual authorized to commit their
organization to the Terms and Conditions of this bid and shall be received in writing at the Bureau of Purchase and
Property no later than 4:00 PM on the date listed in the timeline below. Questions shall not be submitted to anyone
other than the Purchasing Agent or his/her representative. Bidders that submit questions verbally or in writing to any
other State entity or State personnel shall be found in violation of this part and may be found non-compliant.
4.2. Questions shall be submitted by email to Ryan Fuller at christopher.r.fuller@das.nh.gov.
4.3. Submissions shall clearly identify the bid Number, the Vendor's name and address and the name of the person
submitting the question.
5. BID DUE DATE:
5.1. All bid submissions shall be received at the Bureau of Purchase and Property no later than the date and time shown on
the transmittal letter of this bid. Submissions received after the date and time specified shall be marked as "Late" and
shall not be considered in the evaluation process.
5.2. All offers shall remain valid for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the bid due date. A vendor's
disclosure or distribution of bids other than to DAS, Bureau of Purchase and Property may be grounds for
disqualification.
6. ADDENDA:
6.1. In the event it becomes necessary to add to or revise any part of this bid prior to the scheduled submittal date, the NH
Bureau of Purchase and Property shall post on our web site any Addenda. Before your submission and periodically
prior to the RFB closing, Vendors are required to check the site for any addenda or other materials that may have
been issued affecting the bid. The web site address is: https://apps.das.nh.gov/bidscontracts/bids.aspx.
7. TIMELINE:
7.1. The timeline below is provided as a general guideline and is subject to change. Unless stated otherwise, consider the
dates below a "no later than" date.
Bid Solicitation distributed on or by: 4/9/2026
Last day for questions, clarifications, and/or
4/24/2026
requested changes to bid:
States response to questions, clarifications,
5/1/2026
and/or requested changes to bid:
Phase 1 - Qualification Statement Submissions 5/6/2026
(Phase 1 close):
Deadline for bidder approval notification: 5/8/2026
Phase 2 - Pricing Submissions (Phase 2 close): 5/14/2026 12:00 PM EST
State lock-in (Eastern Time): 5/14/2026 2:00 PM EST

Contract implementation (next meter read after): 7/1/2026
8. TERMS OF SUBMISSION:
8.1. All material received in response to this bid shall become the property of the State and shall not be returned to the
Vendor. Regardless of the Vendors selected, the State reserves the right to use any information presented in a bid
response. The content of each Vendor's bid shall become public information once a contract(s) has been awarded.
8.2. A responding bid that has been completed and signed by your representative shall constitute your company's
acceptance of all State of New Hampshire terms and conditions and shall legally obligate your company to these terms
and conditions.
8.3. A signed response further signifies that from the time the bid is published (bid solicitation date and time) until a
contract is awarded, no bidder shall offer or give, directly or indirectly, any gift, expense reimbursement, or
honorarium, as defined by RSA 15-B, to any elected official, public official, public employee, constitutional official,
or family member of any such official or employee who shall select, evaluate, or award the RFB.
8.4. Furthermore, a signed response signifies that any terms and/or conditions that may be or have been submitted by the
Vendor are specifically null and void and are not a part of this bid invitation or any awarded purchase order, even if
said terms and/or conditions contain language to the contrary.
8.5. The form P-37 Contract attached hereto shall be part of this bid and the basis for the contract(s). The successful
Vendor and the State, following notification, shall promptly execute this contract form, which is to be completed by
incorporating the service requirements and price conditions established by the vendor's offer.
8.6. CHAPTER ADM 600 PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY RULES APPLY TO AND ARE MADE A PART
HEREOF.
8.7. Complete bids shall be filled out on the original documents and format that are a part of this bid invitation. Vendors
may submit additional paperwork with pricing, but all pricing shall be on the documents provided with this bid
invitation and in the State's format.
9. CONTRACT TERM:
9.1. The term of the contract shall commence July 1, 2026, or upon execution by the Commissioner of the Department of
Administrative Services, whichever is later (the "effective date") and shall continue thereafter for a period of twelve
(12), twenty-four (24), or thirty-six (36) months based on the Offer Section and what is in the best interest of the State.
Actual term will depend on results of the bid closing conducted in Phase 2 - Pricing Submissions (Phase 2
close). The State has provided the list of electric accounts behind each of the four (4) Local Distribution
Companies (LDC) listed in Attachment 2 with a combined estimated annual usage of 93,183 MWh.
9.2. The contract may be extended for up to two (2) one-year terms thereafter under the same terms, conditions, and
pricing structure upon the mutual agreement between the successful Vendor and the State with the approval of the
Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services.
9.3. The maximum term of the contract, including extensions, may not exceed five (5) years.
9.4. Start/End Date: The agreement and all obligations of the parties thereunder, shall become effective on the Start Date,
July 1, 2026, and shall be completed in their entirety on the Expiration Date depending on selected term, June 30,
2027/2028/2029, unless adjusted for conditions outlined in Section 9.5. Any services or work undertaken by the Seller
prior to the start date shall be at its sole risk and, in the event that the agreement shall not become effective, the State
shall be under no obligation to reimburse the Seller for any such work or services.
9.5. Term Adjustments: The CEPS delivery pursuant to this Agreement will begin on the Start Date specified above and
will end on the Expiration Date specified above, provided that all requirements of this Agreement are met. Unless
termination occurs before the Expiration Date in accordance with the Section 14, both parties will agree to the
following expectations of the term conditions:
9.5.1. The Term shall commence on the Start Date (July 1, 2026) providing the LDC reads the Business Meter(s) on
that date; the Vendor shall arrange for transfer of CEPS responsibilities from the LDC to the Seller. If the LDC
does not read the Business Meter(s) on the Start Date, then the service to those certain accounts may be adjusted
to coincide with the LDC's next scheduled meter reading.
9.5.2. The Term for any individual account shall end on the Expiration Date stated above, providing the LDC reads the
Business Meter(s) on that date. Should the Start Date be adjusted per Section 9.4 above, the Expiration Date will
correspond to a service period of 12/24/36 full months.
9.6. The State of New Hampshire reserves the right to add or delete locations/equipment throughout the term of the
contract. For the addition of a new location or new equipment, a requesting agency through the Division of

Procurement and Support Services shall submit a request for quote (RFQ) including a detailed scope of work to the
contractor. Quotes shall be in accordance with pricing and service requirements contained herein and no service shall
be performed until documented acceptance by the State is received. The Contract may be amended, by agreement of
the parties, effective upon approval of the commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services or designee,
without further approval needed by the Governor and Executive Council as long as the price limitation is unchanged
or decreased as a result of the new or deleted locations/equipment.
10. CONTRACT AWARD:
10.1. The award shall be made to the CEPS(s) meeting the criteria established in this RFB by meeting the requirements as
specified in Phase 1 and Phase 2. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof and
add/delete items/locations to the contract. All award(s) shall be, in the form of a State of New Hampshire Contract(s).
10.2. Successful Vendor shall not be allowed to require any other type of order, nor shall the successful Vendor be allowed
to require the filling out or signing of any other document by State of New Hampshire personnel.
10.3. If the State, determines to make an award, the State will issue an "intent to award" notice to a Bidder after the
conclusion of the auction conducted in Bid Closing (Phase 2). The State may reject all proposals, cancel this
RFP, or solicit new Proposals under a new acquisition process.
10.4. If the State decides to award a contract as a result of this procurement process, any award is contingent
upon approval of the Contract by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services of the
State of New Hampshire.
11. NOTIFICATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT(S):
11.1. Bid results shall not be given by telephone. For Vendors wishing to attend the bid closing, the names of the vendors
submitting responses and pricing shall be made public. Other specific response information shall not be given out.
Bid results shall be made public after final approval of the contract(s).
11.2. Bid results may also be viewed on our website at https://apps.das.nh.gov/bidscontracts/bids.aspx.
11.3. For Vendors wishing to attend the bid closing: Names of the Vendors submitting responses and pricing shall be made
public. In lieu of in person public bid openings the State shall conduct openings via electronic means until further
notice.
12. LIABILITY:
12.1. The State shall not be held liable for any costs incurred by Vendors in the preparation of bids or for work performed
prior to contract issuance.
13. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS:
13.1. Generally, the full contents of any proposal (including all materials submitted in connection with it, such as
attachments, exhibits, addenda, and vendor presentations) become public information upon completion of final
contract or purchase order negotiations with the selected vendor. Certain information concerning proposals,
including but not limited to scoring, is generally available to the public even before this time, in accordance with the
provisions of NH RSA 21-G:37.
13.2. Confidential, commercial, or financial information may be exempt from public disclosure under RSA 91-A:5, IV.
Any and all information contained in or connected to a bid or proposal that a Bidder considers confidential shall be
clearly designated in the following manner:
13.3. If the Bidder considers any portion of a submission confidential, they shall provide a separate copy of the full and
complete document, fully redacting those portions by blacking them out and shall note on the applicable page or
pages of the document that the redacted portion or portions are stamped or otherwise marked with the notation
"confidential." Use of any other term or method, such as stating that a document or portion thereof is "proprietary",
"not for public use", or "for client's use only", is not acceptable. In addition to providing an additional fully redacted
copy of the bid submission to the person listed as the point of contact on Page one (1) of this document, the
identified information considered to be confidential must be accompanied by a separate letter stating the rationale for
each item designated as confidential. In other words, the letter must specifically state why and under what legal
authority each redaction has been made. Submissions which do not conform to these instructions by failing to
include a redacted copy (if required), by failing to include a letter specifying the rationale for each redaction, by
failing to designate redactions in the manner required by these instructions, or by including redactions which are
contrary to these instructions or operative law may be rejected by the State as not conforming to the requirements of
the bid or proposal. Marking or designating an entire proposal, attachment, or section as confidential shall neither be

accepted nor honored by the State. Marking an entire bid, proposal, attachment, or full sections thereof confidential
without taking into consideration the public's right to know shall neither be accepted nor honored by the State.
13.4. Notwithstanding any provision of this request for submission to the contrary, proposed pricing shall be subject to
public disclosure REGARDLESS of whether or not marked as confidential.
13.5. If a request is made to the State by any person or entity to view or receive copies of any portion of a proposal, the
State will assess what information it believes is subject to release; notify the Bidder that the request has been made;
indicate what, if any, portions of the proposal or related material shall be released; and notify the Bidder of the date it
plans to release the materials. To halt the release of information by the State, a Bidder must initiate and provide to
the State, prior to the date specified in the notice, a court action in the Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire,
at its sole expense, seeking to enjoin the release of the requested information.
13.6. By submitting a proposal, Bidders acknowledge and agree that:
13.6.1. The State may disclose any and all portions of the proposal or related materials which are not marked as
confidential and/or which have not been specifically explained in the letter to the person identified as the point
of contact for this RFP;
13.6.2. The State is not obligated to comply with a Bidder's designations regarding confidentiality and must conduct
an independent analysis to assess the confidentiality of the information submitted in your proposal; and
13.6.3. The State may, unless otherwise prohibited by court order, release the information on the date specified in the
notice described above without any liability to a Bidder.
14. TERMINATION:
14.1. The State of New Hampshire shall have the right to terminate the contract at any time with a thirty (30) day written
notice to the successful Vendor.
15. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
15.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
15.1.1. This RFB does not commit the State of New Hampshire to award a contract, pay any costs incurred in
preparing a response, or procure or contract for services. Furthermore, the State's listed loads are
intended to demonstrate usage history only; the indicated annual load is an approximation. Actual usage
history may be obtained by submitting an Interval Data Request. Any resulting contracts from this RFB
will be for kWh equivalent to the actual past twelve months, depending on contract term, with at least a
20-percent swing provision built in. Should the total combined usage for the listed accounts differ by
more than 20-percent, the State agrees to purchase additional needed electricity at the market price as
detailed herein for the duration of the contract. Any resulting contracts will explicitly state the number of
kWh to be purchased.
15.1.2. CEPS responding to this request will bear all expenses incurred in the preparation of their responses.
Furthermore, any cost to investigate usage profiles or provide oral or written clarification of their
proposals shall be borne by the suppliers. The State of New Hampshire assumes no responsibility for
these costs. All responding CEPS are instructed to submit one original and three copies of their bids. The
State has published its "CURRENT FINANCIALS" posted on the NH DAS Division of Accounting
Services website: https://www.das.nh.gov/accounting/reports.aspx. Any proposal stating, "subject to credit
approval," shall be deemed noncompliant. The State's credit worthiness must be based on the documents
posted on the abovementioned website.
15.1.3. Qualification Statements (Phase I) must be submitted as directed Qualification Statement Submission,
Deadline, and Location Instructions and Bid Submission must be received on the forms supplied
(including all appendices). Qualification Statements must be typewritten; Qualification Statements must be
signed to be considered. All bids submitted become the property of the State after the bid deadline.
15.1.4. The State of New Hampshire will cooperate with the suppliers to obtain load profiles, from the LDC, on
the accounts listed in Attachment 2. CEPS must submit Interval Data Requests to the Department of
Administrative Services for signature and approval. It is then the responsibility of the CEPS to forward
the request to the LDC. All costs incurred for the request of interval data are the responsibility of the
CEPS. DAS will not pay any costs associated with these requests.
15.1.5. If an award is made, the selected CEPS will be notified by the State's lock-in deadline. A contract will be
transmitted via fax or email, signed by the appropriate State and CEPS parties. A final contract with
original signatures will be submitted to the State within three business days of the contract award.

15.2. CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:
15.2.1. The Contractor shall assign a Contractor Point of Contact. The Contractor's selection of the Contractor
Point of Contact shall be subject to the prior written approval of the State. The State's approval process
may include, without limitation, review of the proposed Contractor Point of Contact resume,
qualifications, references, and an interview. The State may require removal or reassignment of this
Contractor Point of Contact who, in the sole judgment of the State, is unacceptable to the State or is not
performing to the State's satisfaction.
15.2.2. The Contractor Point of Contact shall have full authority to make binding decisions under this
Contract and shall function as the Contractor's representative for administrative and management
matters. The Contractor Point of Contact shall be available to promptly respond to inquiries from the
State during Normal Business Hours. The Contractor Point of Contact shall work diligently and use
his/her best efforts on the Contract. The Contractor Point of Contact shall be qualified to perform the
obligations required of the position under this Contract.
15.2.3. The Contractor shall not change its assignment of this Contractor Point of Contact without providing the
State with written notice. The replacement Contractor Point of Contract shall have comparable or greater
skills that the Contractor Point of Contact replaced and meet the requirements of this Contract.
15.3. SUBCONTRACTORS (SOLUTION):
15.3.1. Any Contract resulting from this RFB shall not be, in whole or in part, subcontracted, assigned, or
otherwise transferred to any other Contractor without prior written approval by the State.
15.3.2. If subcontractors are to be used, the Contractor must clearly explain their participation.
15.3.3. If subcontractors are to be used, please include information regarding the proposed subcontractors
including the name of the company, their address, contact person and three references for clients they are
currently servicing.
15.3.4. The Contractor shall be directly responsible for any subcontractor's performance and work quality when
used by the Contractor to carry out the scope of the job.
15.3.5. Subcontractors must abide by all terms and conditions under any resultant contract.
16. RESTRICTION OF CONTACT WITH STATE EMPLOYEES
16.1. From the date of release of this RFB until an award is made and announced regarding the selection of a Bidder,
all communication with personnel employed by or under contract with the State regarding this RFB is
forbidden unless first approved by the RFB Points of Contact listed in the Proposal Inquiries section, herein.
State employees have been directed not to hold conferences and/or discussions concerning this RFB with any
vendor during the selection process, unless otherwise authorized by the RFB Points of Contact.
17. PHASE 1 - QUALIFICATION STATEMENT SUBMISSIONS
17.1. It is the intent of the State of New Hampshire to expedite the review process and allow a timely review of the actual
offers made in Phase 2 of this RFB. Therefore, the following sections and content must be included within the Phase
1 submittal package. All Phase 1 documents must be signed at the time of submittal. Failure to sign documents prior
to the Phase 2 deadline will result in disqualification.
17.2. The following documents are required for Phase 1:
17.2.1. Cover Page: entitled Firm Electricity Supply Services in Response to RFB 3128-27.
17.2.2. Signed Transmittal Letter
17.2.3. Attach General Provisions
17.2.4. Attach Additional Provisions
17.2.5. Table of Contents
17.2.6. Section I - General Information
17.2.6.1. Company Profile & Contact Information
17.2.6.1.1. This section must include the legal name and address of the CEPS as well as any
trade names under which it intends to operate. It must include all appropriate
website addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile number, and email addresses.
Furthermore, it should include the names, titles, and contact information of the

principal officers; as well as the local point of contact (independent agents/brokers
are unacceptable).
17.2.6.1.2. STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE VENDOR APPLICATION: To be eligible for a
contract award, a Vendor must have a completed Vendor Application Package on file
with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property. See the following website for
information on obtaining and filing the required forms (no fee:
https://DAS.NH.Gov/Purchasing).
17.2.6.1.3. NEW HAMPSHIRE SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION: To be eligible for
a contract award, a Vendor that is a corporation, limited liability company, or other
limited liability business entity (this excludes sole proprietors and general
partnerships) must be registered to conduct business in the State of New Hampshire
AND in good standing with the NH Secretary of State. Please visit the following
website to find out more about the requirements for registration with the NH Secretary
of State: https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-division/.
17.2.6.1.4. CONFIDENTIALITY & CRIMINAL RECORD: If Applicable, any employee or
approved subcontractor of the Vendor who will be accessing or working with records
of the State of New Hampshire shall be required to sign a Confidentiality and Non-
Disclosure Agreement and a Release of Criminal Record Authorization Form. These
forms shall be returned to the designated State agency prior to commencing any work.
17.2.6.1.5. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Prior to being awarded a contract the Vendor shall
be required to submit proof of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage
prior to performing any services for the State. The coverage shall insure against all
claims of bodily injury, death, or property damage in amounts of not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Coverage shall also include
State of New Hampshire workers' compensation insurance to the extent required by
RSA Chapter 281-A.
17.2.6.1.6. New Hampshire PUC Registration: Prior to supplying a proposal under this RFP, the
vendor must be duly registered and authorized as a "Competitive Natural Gas
Supplier" (CNGS) with the NH Public Utilities Commission. The selected supplier
must remain registered with the PUC through the duration of this contract. All
proposals must include documentation of satisfying the requirements set forth by this
agency. Due to the assignment provisions listed in the State's terms and conditions,
any qualification statements received from aggregators/brokers will be rejected. The
proper forms and information can be found at:
http://www.puc.nh.gov/Regulatory/Rules/PUC3000.pdf
17.2.6.1.7. Certificate of Authority: A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority. (This
evidence of authority must include a corporate seal or be notarized and must be dated
30 calendar days from when the signor signs the Form P-37 Contract).Corporate
Resolution or Certificate of Authority
17.2.6.2. Financial Ranking
17.2.6.2.1. Documentation from Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor's, Morgan Stanley, Capital
International, or equivalent rating system stating financial ranking must be
provided.
17.2.6.3. Company and Staff Qualifications
17.2.6.3.1. Documentation that the CEPS has a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in
providing electrical supply services to government customers. Administrative and
technical staff shall be of sufficient size and knowledge base to support the State
in its initiatives. In order to demonstrate market experience and breadth, identify
other product offering or tools from your company within the response.
17.2.6.4. References
17.2.6.4.1. Please provide a minimum of three references of past customers (within the last
year) including company name and address, contact name and phone number, and

the service supplied to that company (similar service to that requested through this
RFP).
17.2.7. Section II - Quality of Service
17.2.7.1. Statement of Generation Sources & Fuel Types
17.2.7.1.1. Where practical, all responding CEPS shall identify the location of the generating
plants prepared to satisfy the required load stated herein, and what generation
sources they use.
17.2.7.2. New Hampshire Environmental Disclosure Label
17.2.7.2.1. The CEPS shall submit information on the power sources and air emissions
associated with its electric supply
17.2.7.3. Customer Complaints Disclosure
17.2.7.3.1. A listing disclosing any and all customer complaints filed with any state
consumer protection agency, attorney general and/or licensing bureau, etc.
shall be included in the proposal.
17.2.8. Section III - Reliability of Service
17.2.8.1. Documentation Meeting the Requirements of NEPOOL & ISO-NE
17.2.8.1.1. CEPS satisfying the abovementioned registration requirements must also meet
all current requirements of NEPOOL, ISO New England, and the Local
Distribution Company (LDC). Suppliers are also required to provide
documentation of their ability to provide firm power to these accounts
including system reserves for each account.
17.2.8.2. Documentation Meeting the Requirements of the LDC
17.2.8.2.1. Please provide documentation listing all physical assets (if any) or agreements
that will supply electricity should the plants listed above fail to support the
State's energy needs.
17.2.8.3. Contractor Point of Contact
17.2.8.3.1. Please provide information on the Contractor Point of Contact as described in
this RFP. At a minimum, please provide name, title, phone and fax numbers,
and email and mailing addresses. Supporting documentation showing that the
Point of Contact meets the requirements stated earlier in this RFP should also
be included.
17.2.9. Section IV - Coordination of Service
17.2.9.1. Electronic Transfers Documentation
17.2.9.1.1. Please provide certification of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) testing
completion from each LDC.
17.2.9.2. Sample of the Supplier's Customer Base
17.2.9.2.1. This sample should include customers who have electrical needs similar to the
State's load listed in this RFP; specifically, the State would like to see
experience with customers with a large number of individual electric
accounts.
17.2.10. Signed copies of all addenda.
18. PHASE 2 - PRICING SUBMISSIONS:
18.1. Upon receipt of Phase 1 submissions, items will be verified against the bid requirements for Phase 1 and that
all documents are correct and bid requirements are satisfied. Once Phase 1 submissions are complete, CEPS
will be notified of their eligibility for Phase 2.
18.2. Approved CEPs must submit all their price quotes on the offer sheet provided in the form of Attachment
1.