008 Electricity: University of Maine at Fork Kent & University of Maine at Presque Isle

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REQUEST FOR BIDS Administered by: Competitive Energy Services, LLC Electricity: University of Maine System including University of Maine Fort Kent University of Maine Presque Isle RFB # 2027-008 ISSUE DATE: August 6, 2026 BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED ON: Wednesday August 20, 2026 (See Section Two for details) Competitive Energy Services Attn: Sarah Bilodeau SECTION ONE 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.1 Purpose: Competitive Energy Services (“CES”), the Bid Administrator, on behalf of the University of Maine System (”University”), is seeking proposals from qualified electricity suppliers for electric supply for certain University locations. 1.2 References: Each respondent to this Request for Bids (“RFB”) shall be referred to as a "Bidder." Each Bidder to whom a contract is awarded shall be referred to as a "Supplier." 1.3 Objectives: To obtain a fixed price, including losses to the customer meter and any other State or Federally imposed charges, with a bandwidth of no less than 25% up and down. (a) All-Inclusive, including FCM, RMR and LFR. (b) FCM PT, including all charges except FCM. (c) Broker Fee: There will be a Broker Fee in the amount of $0.001/kWh. Bidders should include the Broker Fee in their bid. When submitting pricing, please include the credit status (if approved, length of approved term; if not approved, requirements for further credit review/approval). 1.4 Timeline of Events: Timeline dates are subject to change at the University’s sole discretion. The University reserves the right to award this RFB at any time it determines that market conditions are favorable and such award is in the best interests of the University. Event Due Date Issue Date Inquiries Deadline Response to Inquiries Bids Due Date Estimated Award Date Thursday August 6, 2026 EOB Tuesday August 11, 2026 EOB Thursday August 13, 2026 4:00 PM Thursday August 20, 2026 On or Before November 1, 2026 1.5 Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the low Bidder provided that all other requirements are satisfactorily met and competitively bid. The University will not consider non-responsive bids or proposals, i.e., those with material deficiencies, omissions, errors or inconsistencies. 1.6 Award: The University reserves the right to award this bid on a location by location basis, price and other factors considered. The University reserves the right to conduct any tests it may deem advisable and to make all evaluations.