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Gas Utility Capital Expenditure Program Expert Services

Ohio, USADue Friday, October 23, 2026
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RFP Number
STAFF-17021
Posted
10/8/2026
Category
Staffing Services
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Description

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The government authority in Columbus, Ohio needs an independent contractor to provide gas utility capital expenditure program expert services. The selected vendor must review and evaluate the utility's proposed capital expenditure plans, forecasts, project prioritization processes, background materials, and the necessity and prudence of investments for recovery through the CEP Rider. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid for this opportunity. Interested applicants must submit their responses digitally via email or online, and they must submit all questions no later than October 19, 2026. The buyer requires proposals for the budget and will award a contract term of one year. Performance of the work will take place onsite.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from OCC-27-199_Ohio_Gas_-_Gas_Utility_Capital_Expenditure_Program_Expert.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is soliciting proposals from independent contractors for technical assistance to determine the necessity, prudence, and reasonableness of proposed capital expenditure plans and riders for Ohio Gas Company. The project evaluates proposed utility investments and cost recovery mechanisms. Independent contractors with relevant natural gas utility experience are eligible to apply.

Issued by
Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC)
RFP Issued
October 7, 2026
Inquiry Period Begins
October 7, 2026
Inquiry Period Ends
October 19, 2026 - 8:00 AM EST
Proposal Due Date
October 23, 2026 - 2:00 PM EST
Estimated Contract Award Date
October 30, 2026
Contract End Date
June 30, 2027
How to submit
Electronic via OhioBuys
Submission details
Offerors must upload one original Proposal with all completed and signed forms in OhioBuys at https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public.
Contract term
From award date through June 30, 2027, with an optional one-year extension through June 30, 2028.
Estimated value
$22,000
Place of performance
Columbus, Ohio / Onsite

How proposals are evaluated

Relevant Experience of Work Projects (Similar Scope of Work)20 points
Qualifications of Team Members10 points
Industry Level of Experience (Utilities, Government or Previous OCC)10 points
Proposal Organized & Covers all Deliverables10 points
Work Plan / Approach10 points
Scope of Project - (Understand Requirements - Deliverables)10 points
Understanding of OCC's Role10 points
Knowledge of Issues20 points

Scope of work

  • Review and analyze Ohio Gas Company's Application, Alternative Rate Plan, and proposals
  • Evaluate projected capital expenditures and categories of investments proposed for CEP recovery
  • Evaluate the proposed seven-year CEP authorization period and interaction with future rate proceedings
  • Evaluate proposed annual CEP Rider review process and reporting requirements
  • Provide technical support on assessment of proposed CEP and CEP Rider in PUCO proceedings
  • Prepare for and attend depositions, and provide deposition testimony if required
  • Provide technical assistance for pre-hearing or settlement conferences
  • Provide technical assistance for post-hearing briefs and evaluation of issues for rehearing or appeals

Minimum qualifications

  • Substantial experience in evaluating natural gas utility capital planning and expenditures
  • Experience evaluating necessity and prudence of utility investments
  • Experience in capital project management and prioritization
  • Experience with capital expenditure programs and associated cost recovery mechanisms
  • Three references for contracts of similar size and complexity completed within the past five years

Documents to include with the bid

  • Offeror Profile Summary
  • Work Plan
  • Personnel Profile Summaries / Resumes
  • Three References
  • Cost Summary Sheet
  • Signed and dated W-9 Form
  • Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form (Executive Order 2022-02D)
  • Statement affirming no unpaid findings for recovery under ORC 9.24
  • Independent Contract Acknowledgement Form

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