Proposal to Serve as the Outside Consultant for LPSC Review of 1803’s Notice of Intent to Conduct a Request for Proposals - RFP 25-05

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Proposal submitted to the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) by London Economics International LLC (LEI) to provide professional and technical outside consultant support for reviewing 1803 Electric Cooperative’s upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP). The engagement covers assistance with the RFP for long-term power purchase contracts, generating capacity, and/or generating resources, participation in each RFP stage, and any subsequent certification proceedings. The proposal includes an indicative budget of $137,238 and outlines LEI’s qualifications, independence, and relevant experience in competitive procurement, modeling, and regulator-focused analysis.

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Pages82

Reading Time29 min

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Bidder Information

Background and Staffing

Brief Bios of Key Staff Assigned to the Project

Proposed Plan of Action

Phase 1: RFP Process Assistance (Estimated 10 Months)

Phase 2: Certification Proceeding(s) Assistance (Estimated 12 Months, If Resources Are Selected)

Qualifications and Experience

Understanding of the Engagement

Summary of LEI Experience

Selected Relevant Experience

Independent Evaluator/Monitor

June 6, 2025 Kimberly N. O’Brian Kathryn H. Bowman Louisiana Public Service Commission 602 North Fifth Street (Galvez Building) (70802) P.O. Box 91154 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-9154 717 Atlantic Ave., Suite 1A Boston, MA 02111 USA Tel: (617) 933-7200 Fax: (617) 933-7201 Re: RFP 25-05, Docket No. TBD, 1803 Electric Cooperative, Inc. ex parte. In re: Notice of Intent to conduct a Request for Proposals Dear Ms. O'Brian and Ms. Bowman: Please find attached London Economics International's (“LEI”) proposal to act as an outside consultant and assist the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or “the Commission”) Staff in its review of 1803 Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (“1803”) upcoming Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for long-term power purchase contracts, generating capacity, and/or generating resources, and any subsequent certification proceedings. LEI offers a total indicative budget of $137,238, which includes professional fees and estimated travel and other direct costs, detailed further in Section 4. LEI is uniquely qualified for this role, given our extensive experience in competitive procurement processes, having designed, optimized, and managed procurement processes for regulators, governments, industrial firms, and utilities around the world. We are acutely aware of the importance of this engagement, particularly given that 1803’s most recent RFP in LPSC Docket No. X-36925 resulted in no economical bids to meet 1803’s stated needs. There are no actual or potential conflicts of interest for LEI in performing the contractual obligations contemplated in this RFP. LEI is not currently working for a utility and/or investor in utilities operating in Louisiana or any of their subsidiaries. To our knowledge, we are not advising, nor have a financial interest in, any potential bidders in 1803 Electric Cooperative’s upcoming RFP. We are confident that LEI can provide the LPSC Staff with the expert, independent, and objective advice needed to navigate this critical procurement and ensure it aligns with Commission Ordersand the public interest. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss our proposal with you further. Sincerely, Barbara Porto Senior Consultant T: (617)-933-7228, E: [barbara@londoneconomics.com](barbara@londoneconomics.com) Proposal to serve as the outside consultant to Louisiana Public Service Commission’s review of 1803’s Notice of Intent to Conduct a Request for Proposals prepared for the Louisiana Public Service Commission by London Economics International LLC June 6, 2025 London Economics International LLC (“LEI”) is pleased to submit this proposal to the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) to assist with providing professional, technical consulting services to help LSPC with the review of 1803’s Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for long-term power purchase contract, generating capacity, and/or generating resources, participation in each stage of the RFP, and any subsequent certification proceeding of any resources selected out of the RFP filed by 1803. LEI is a leading energy consulting firm that has advised regulators and utilities on system planning issues, including evaluation of supply options, renewable integration, and long-term analysis of the sector development and evolution. The firm possesses over 20 years of experience advising regulators, electric and natural gas utilities, private firms, and specific customer classes across Canada and the United States as well as among international jurisdictions. LEI is exceptionally well-qualified to serve the LPSC because of four distinct and valuable areas of expertise: (i) LEI has direct experience serving as a technical consultant/independent evaluatorin other jurisdictions, (ii) LEI understands the regional power market and challenges for MISO participants, (iii) LEI has extensive in-depth modeling and analytical capabilities, and (iv), LEI understands the unique perspective and objectives of state re

FAQs

What work does LEI propose to do for the LPSC regarding 1803’s RFP?

LEI proposes to assist the LPSC Staff in reviewing 1803’s upcoming RFP, including support across each RFP stage and any subsequent certification proceedings for resources selected out of the RFP.

What budget is included in the proposal?

The proposal provides a total indicative budget of $137,238, including professional fees and estimated travel and other direct costs, further detailed in Section 4.

How does LEI address conflicts of interest?

LEI states there are no actual or potential conflicts of interest and that it is not currently working for a utility or investor in Louisiana or advising or holding a financial interest in potential bidders for the upcoming 1803 RFP.

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