Opportunity
SAM #383870
Illinois Electricity Market Consulting Services for Fermilab
Buyer
Fermilab
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
383870
NAICS
541690
Fermilab, under the Department of Energy, is seeking specialized energy consulting services focused on the Illinois electricity retail market. - Government Buyer: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Department of Energy - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Services Requested: - Expert consulting on Illinois electricity retail market rules and regulations - Real-time monitoring of regulatory and market changes, including pricing trends - Advice on pricing products and contract negotiations - Support for RFP processes and load management/demand response strategies under PJM rules - Assistance with DOE FEMP electricity options studies - Representation in discussions with the City of Batavia - Development of carbon pollution-free electricity procurement strategies - Comprehensive bill auditing - Collaboration with DESC/DLA and FSO to implement cost-effective power procurement strategies - Unique Requirements: - Deep expertise in Illinois electricity market regulations - Ability to track, interpret, and advise on ongoing market and regulatory changes - Experience supporting federal energy procurement and sustainability initiatives
Description
Fermilab requires expert assistance in a company that has experience and is very familiar with the Illinois electricity retail market, understands the rules and regulations, monitors regulatory and other market changes including pricing trends etc. on a real time basis. Many customers have been affected negatively by not fully understanding the consequences of implementing certain initiatives because they did not have adequate information about the rules, regulations, current and forthcoming changes in the market structure in Illinois.