Author: RFP Admin

83C IV Inflation Adjustment Initial Index Values Available

The Petitioners have posted the Initial Values for the indices of the 83C Round IV Indexing Adjustment Mechanism. On September 29, 2023, the Request for Proposal (RFP) Drafting Parties made an Informational Filing at the DPU describing the finalized Indexing Adjustment Mechanism. This Informational Filing describes the purpose of the Indexing Adjustment Mechanism, the process by which the Petitioners arrived at the Indexing Adjustment Mechanism, and how the Indexing Adjustment Mechanism will be implemented as an option in the RFP.

Please follow this link to Indexing Adjustment Mechanism Informational Filing or find it at macleanenergy.com/83c-iv/83c-iv-documents/.

Section 83C IV RFP: Updated Appendix I Available

The Evaluation Team is providing the following notice regarding the Section 83CIV Request for Proposals (RFP) issued August 30, 2023: Section 2.2.1.11 of the RFP states that the study requirements in Appendix I may be modified due to changes in the status of existing clean energy contracts during the bid development period. To reflect changes in the status of offshore wind power purchase agreements since RFP issuance, the evaluation team has updated the study requirements in Appendix I. The updated Appendix I, including clean and redline versions, has been posted to https://macleanenergy.com/83c-iv/83c-iv-documents/. Bidders must provide analysis that aligns with the updated requirements. 

Section 83C IV RFP: Responses to Bidder Questions – Batch 3

In accordance with the 83C IV RFP for Long-term Contracts for Offshore Wind Energy Projects, prospective bidders were allowed to submit written questions to the Evaluation Team pertaining to the solicitation. All questions were to be submitted to the Evaluation Team at maRFP83C@gmail.com no later than October 17, 2023. 

The Evaluation Team has posted responses to a batch of these questions, pertaining to the topic of Multi-State Proposals. Please find the responses at the 83C IV Q&A page.

Section 83C IV RFP: Responses to Bidders Questions – Batch 2

In accordance with the 83C IV RFP for Long-term Contracts for Offshore Wind Energy Projects, prospective bidders were allowed to submit written questions to the Evaluation Team pertaining to the solicitation. All questions were to be submitted to the Evaluation Team at maRFP83C@gmail.com no later than October 17, 2023. 

The Evaluation Team has posted responses to a batch of these questions, pertaining to the topics of Form PPA, Security, RFP Clarifications, and Evaluation. Please find the responses at the 83C IV Q&A page and check back in with this page for additional responses as made available.