Avoided Costs Consulting Services

The Public Service Commission in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a qualified independent third-party consultant to provide expert services relating to avoided costs. The agency needs to evaluate avoided cost rates, methodologies, terms, calculations, and conditions. The selected consultant will owe their duty directly to the commission, which will use its full authority to compel utilities to respond to all document and information requests necessary for the analysis. Utilities may require confidentiality agreements with the consultant, provided these agreements do not impede the third-party analysis. The scope of work covers the performance of all consulting and expert services offsite. The selected contractor must submit all requests for documents and information necessary to complete their analysis under the commission's authority. Utilities must remain responsive in providing all documents, information, and items necessary for the completion of the final report. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations located within the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from interested bidders. The contract period will span one year. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 1, 2026.