University at Buffalo Purchase of Renewable Energy Credits for Reporting Year 2026

The University at Buffalo seeks bids from energy companies to issue a purchase order for the one-time purchase of Renewable Energy Credits for the 2026 reporting year. The resulting purchase order will secure final ownership of environmental attributes free of encumbrances, excluding the purchase of energy, ancillary services, or electricity transmission to the NYISO. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations performing work offsite. Bidders must submit firm, all-inclusive pricing per megawatt hour under the Product Line Items section within the ShopBlue eProcurement system. Questions must be submitted through ShopBlue by November 18, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST, and final bids are due by December 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST. The university will evaluate submissions and award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest total price, considering past performance, delivery capacity, and solicitation compliance.