University Of Maine Maineuniversity #2027-016

University of Maine System seeks fixed-price electricity supply for four campuses

The University of Maine System is seeking fixed-price electricity supply contracts for four campuses, administered by Competitive Energy Services (CES). - Government Buyer: - University of Maine System - Campuses: Augusta, Farmington, Machias, Southern Maine - Products/Services Requested: - Fixed-price electricity supply for each campus - Augusta: 2,998,075 kWh annually (19 accounts; CMP & Versant utilities) - Farmington: 4,835,738 kWh annually (35 accounts; CMP utility) - Machias: 1,030,919 kWh annually (10 accounts; Versant utility) - Southern Maine: 16,891,686 kWh annually (29 accounts; CMP utility) - Total estimated annual usage: 25,756,418 kWh - Contract term: up to 36 months, starting December 1, 2027 - Broker fee of $0.001/kWh applies only to Augusta's volume - Pricing must be all-inclusive (losses, state/federal charges, FCM, RMR, LFR) - Bandwidth requirement: no less than 25% up or down - Bidders must provide credit status information - Unique/Notable Requirements: - University may award contracts by campus/location - Preference for in-state bidders in tie situations - Broker fee applies only to Augusta; other campuses excluded - All charges must be included in the fixed price - No specific OEMs or electricity suppliers are named; open to qualified suppliers.

Description

The University of Maine System, through Competitive Energy Services (CES) as the Bid Administrator, is seeking proposals from qualified electricity suppliers to provide electric supply for certain University locations including University of Maine at Augusta, Farmington, Machias, and Southern Maine. The objective is to obtain a fixed price for electricity supply, inclusive of losses to the customer meter and any other state or federal charges, with a bandwidth of no less than 25% up and down. The procurement includes a broker fee for volume associated with Augusta only, and the University reserves the right to award on a location-by-location basis. Bids must be received by September 3, 2026, and the estimated award date is on or before December 1, 2027.

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