Electric Utility Feasibility Study

Location:	Missouri
Posted:	Jan 8, 2026
Due:	Feb 6, 2026
Agency:	City of Joplin
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No:	2026-RFP-11
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2026-RFP-11

RFP Due Date: 10:00 A.M., February 6, 2026

Location:

City of Joplin

2nd Floor

602 South Main Street

Joplin, MO 64801

Staff:

Email:

Tony Robyn, Assistant City Manager

trobyn@joplinmo.org

Phone:

417-624-0820 Ext. 1203

Sealed proposals will be received by the City Manager’s Office at the specified location until the

time and date cited above. Only proposals received by the correct time and date will be recorded.

Proposals must be submitted in an envelope with the Request for Proposal number and the Vendor’s name

and address clearly indicated on the envelope. All proposals must be completed in ink or typewritten and

submitted by the time and date above. Consultants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire

Request for Proposal.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bid proposals until February 6, 2026, at 10:00 am. as set

forth in the bid packet to PROCURE the following service:

Electric Utility Feasibility Study

The RFP is available from Tony Robyn, Assistant City Manager, by calling 417-624-0820 ext. 1203 or by

emailing trobyn@joplinmo.org. Any bids received after the specified deadline will not be considered.

The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later date. The

City may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from specifications and make awards

that are in the best interests of the City. The City will have final decision in all matters regarding

acceptance of bids and issuance of awards.

The City encourages minority and female-owned businesses to submit bids on all City purchases.

Leslie Haase, CPA, CMA

Finance Director

Publication Date: January 9, 2026

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CITY OF JOPLIN, MISSOURI

Electric Utility Feasibility Study

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical, financial, regulatory, and environmental feasibility

of the City generating and distributing electricity through various means. The study will provide

actionable recommendations for decision-making regarding potential investment in electric generation

and transmission infrastructure.

Objectives

 Assess the City’s energy needs and potential for local generation.

 Identify viable generation technologies (e.g., solar, nuclear, wind, natural gas, biomass,

microgrid solutions).

 Evaluate economic, environmental, and regulatory implications.

 Provide a roadmap for implementation if feasible.

1. Scope of Work

The selected consultant will be expected to:

I. Data Collection and Analysis

a. Review current and projected electricity demand within the City.

b. Analyze existing infrastructure and grid interconnection capabilities.

c. Assess available land and resources for generation facilities

d. Provide case studies of cities who have successfully and unsuccessfully ventured

towards an electric utility

e. Identify prospective partnerships that may exist within the region

II. Technology Assessment

a. Evaluate generation options:

i. Renewable Energy: Solar PV, wind, hydro, biomass.

ii. Nuclear Energy

iii. Conventional Energy: Natural gas, combined heat and power (CHP).

iv. Emerging Technologies: Battery storage, microgrids.

b. Compare efficiency, reliability, scalability, and lifecycle costs.

III. Financial Analysis

a. Estimate capital and operating costs for each technology

b. Conduct cost-benefit analysis, including:

i. Payback period

ii. Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)

iii. Potential revenue streams (e.g., selling excess power)

c. Identify funding sources (grants, bonds, public-private partnerships)

IV. Regulatory and Policy Review

a. Review federal, state, and local regulations impacting generation and transmission

b. Identify permitting requirements and interconnection standards

c. Assess incentives and renewable energy credits

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V. Environmental and Community Impact

a. Evaluate environmental impacts (emissions, land use, noise, etc.)

b. Assess community acceptance and stakeholder engagement needs

VI. Deliver Final Report

a. Include findings, recommendations, and implementation roadmap.

b. Provide in person PowerPoint presentation and final report to City Council.

VII. Other

a. Consultant should provide regular (monthly) progress updates to city staff via virtual

meetings

b. Consultant should anticipate at least four (4) onsite, in-person, meetings to

communicate with appropriate stakeholders regarding progress and final

recommendations

Pricing Requirements

Each Proposal shall include the following:

The Proposal must detail how the Consultant will provide the Scope of Services required by this RFP

and the cost of providing those services. Not-to-exceed costs should be included detailed by

objectives and completion timeframes.

3. Company Profile

Provide the following information relative to your firm:

A. Firm name and business address, including telephone and facsimile numbers, and e-

mail address.

B. Year established (include former firm names and year established). Identify the

country and state in which the firm was incorporated or adopted.

C. Provide the Firm’s type of ownership and, if applicable, parent company or

subsidiaries. Include dates of any corporate mergers and/or acquisitions, including all

present and former subsidiaries with dates of any and all restructuring since the

founding date. Also, provide any licensure in Missouri.

D. Clarify the business address and telephone number of the office(s) at which the work

is to be accomplished (if different than item #A). Also include the name, address, and

telephone number of the project manager, if different than item A.

4. Organizational Structure

Describe your firm's organizational structure and discuss how you anticipate organizing your project

team for this engagement.

5. Key Staff Resumes

Provide a list of key project team members and primary project point of contact to be involved.

Provide resumes for the project manager and other key managerial staff and technical information,

which include work experience, education, and any work-related publications. The key people

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proposed for the project must actually participate. If, because of extenuating circumstances, a key

member must be replaced, the City must be notified and approve the new member.

6. Experience and Qualifications

Set forth your municipal knowledge, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the proposed

project in terms of technical scope, tasks involved, deliverable products, and other elements of the

work as they relate to the evaluation criteria and all requirements of this RFP. The Proposal should

provide all information which the Consultant considers pertinent to its qualifications for performing

the work called for by the RFP.

7. References

Consultant must furnish a minimum of three (3) references. References should be listed for similar

type work as requested in this RFP. Each reference must identify and describe the project worked on

and specify the originating and final project manager for the party providing the reference. References

may or may not be reviewed or contacted, at the sole discretion of the City.

8. Timeline to Complete Study

Each Consultant must furnish a timeline to complete the scope of work outlined in this RFP, with

specific objectives highlighted.

9. Cost of Proposal

Each Consultant will list a not-to-exceed cost for all of the services included in the Scope of Services.

An hourly rate at which the City would be billed for any services that the City might request outside

the scope of the items listed in this RFP.

10. RFP Schedule

The City anticipates that the following timetable will apply to this RFP. The dates following the January

9, 2026 RFP issue date are subject to change:

Activity

RFP- issued

RFP Due Date

Finalist Interviews (if required)

Vendor Selection

Complete Contract

Present Contract to Council for Approval

Consultant Commence Work

Final Report Anticipated Complete

Date

January 9, 2026

February 6, 2026

Week of February 16, 2026

February 2026

March 2026

Fall 2026

Addenda to the RFP and Requests for Information:

The City may, at its sole discretion, issue Addenda to this Request for Proposals containing responses

to questions and requests for information, clarifications or revisions of the RFP, or any other matters

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	2026-RFP-11
Bid Title:	Electric Utility Feasibility Study
Category:	Administration
Status:	Open