The proposed schedule for the bidding process is below. Any changes to the schedule up to and including the due date for submission of proposals will be posted at the Distribution Companies’ website, MACleanEnergy.com. The Evaluation Team reserves the right to revise the schedule as necessary. In addition, the Evaluation Team reserves the right to establish a schedule that is different than the one set forth in this RFP.

Event	RFP Dates
Issue RFP	July 31, 2026
Bidders Conference	August 13, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Questions	August 20, 2026
Due Date for Submission of Confidential and Public Proposals	September 10, 2026 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Selection of Projects/Commence Negotiations	January 27, 2027
Execute Long Term Contracts and MOU with DOER	April 28, 2027
Submit Long Term Contracts for DPU Approval	May 26, 2027