# Alachua Civicplus #ITN 2026-01

City of Alachua Power Supply Contract Solicitation

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** ITN 2026-01
**NAICS:** 221121, 221118, 221122

The City of Alachua, Florida is seeking proposals for a new power supply contract to provide firm electric capacity and energy for its municipal electric system at the Legacy Substation.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Alachua, Finance & Administrative Services, Purchasing Department
  - Purchasing Manager: Donna Smith
- Scope of Procurement:
  - Replacement of current power supply agreement with Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA)
  - Seeking electric utilities or independent power producers to deliver firm capacity and energy
  - Delivery required at transmission or distribution voltage (12.47 kV) to the Legacy Substation
  - Proposals may cover partial or full requirements
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Firm electric capacity and energy supply
  - Pricing components include demand rate, non-fuel energy rate, and fuel energy rate
  - Historical net energy requirements: 56,665 MWh (2025), peak demand: 13.073 MW
- Contract Requirements:
  - Minimum contract term of three years; preferred term between three and seven years; longer terms considered
  - All requirements proposals must include reserves as mandated by the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC)
  - Compliance with Florida statutes and City policies
- Notable Details:
  - Highly reliable sources of capacity and energy are expected
  - Delivery must be to the City's Legacy Substation
  - Open to qualified electric utilities and owners of generation facilities
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

### Description

The City of Alachua is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a power supply contract to provide electric capacity and energy to meet the City's electric system requirements at the Legacy Substation starting January 1, 2028. The contract will replace the existing agreement with Florida Municipal Power Agency, which ends December 31, 2027. The City seeks proposals from electric utilities or owners of existing generation facilities for firm capacity and energy, considering both full and partial requirements with terms preferably between three and seven years. The solicitation includes detailed instructions, schedules, and contact information for submission and inquiries.

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