Opportunity
State University of New York SCIQuest #26AXB0036
University at Buffalo seeks bids for 222,000 MWh of renewable energy credits
Posted
November 10, 2026
Respond By
December 11, 2026
Identifier
26AXB0036
NAICS
221118
The University at Buffalo is seeking bids for a one-time purchase of renewable energy credits for its 2026 reporting year. - Government buyer: University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York (SUNY); Buffalo, New York. No sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named; bidders are described generically as energy companies. - Requested product: An estimated 222,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), with no part number specified. - The quantity is for bid preparation and evaluation, not a guaranteed purchase; payment is for RECs actually retired on the University's behalf. - Credits must qualify for the 2026 reporting year and be transferred to the University free of encumbrances. - Pricing and scope: Bidders must provide a firm, all-inclusive price in U.S. dollars per MWh, including administrative, registry, transaction, and other related charges. The purchase is for credits only and excludes electricity, ancillary services, and transmission. - Selection: The University intends to select the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. - Period: One-time purchase associated with the 2026 reporting year; no ongoing subscription, option years, or specific performance dates are stated.
Description
The University at Buffalo seeks bids from one energy company for a one-time purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) eligible for the 2026 reporting year, with final ownership by the University. The purchase does not include energy, ancillary services, or electricity transmission, and the RECs must be free of encumbrances. Bidders must provide a firm, all-inclusive price per REC in U.S. dollars per MWh, based on an estimated quantity of 222,000 MWh; this estimate is not a purchase commitment. Award is intended for the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price.