Consulting Services for KEDLI 2026 Rate Case - Financial and Accounting Matters

The New York Department of State (“DOS” or “Department”), Division of Consumer Protection,Utility Intervention Unit (“UIU”), through this competitive Request for Quotation (“RFQ”), isseeking bids from qualified entities, organizations, and individuals experienced in investor-ownedregulated public utility energy matters to provide technical expertise and expert witness servicesin the KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“KEDLI” or “Company”) 2026 RateCase. For purposes of this RFQ, UIU is seeking Respondents with an extensive backgroundparticipating and testifying in utility rate cases before a Public Service Commission(“Commission”) to provide technical advice, guidance, and analysis to the UIU on financial andaccounting matters in the KEDLI 2026 rate proceeding.1 The UIU represents the interests of customers in utility proceedings, with a particular focus onresidential and small commercial customers. UIU is seeking assistance participating in theseproceedings to help ensure that customers’ interests are adequately represented and to contributeto the development of a comprehensive record; with the primary focus on issues that have thehighest potential impact on consumers. Qualified candidates are expected to devote sufficientresources to meet all procedural schedules, timelines, and deadlines as directed by the UIUDirector. Respondents to this RFQ are referred to in this RFQ as (“Consultant” or “Contractor”or “Bidder” or “Offeror” or “Proposer”). Submissions responsive to this solicitation must include a completed Proposal Package consistingof two parts: Part I – Technical Proposal and Part II- Administrative/Cost Proposal. Part I -Technical Proposal must include: (1) Consultant Background; (2) Proposed Work Plan; and (3)Conflict of Interest and Positions in Past Testimony. The Part II – Administrative/Cost Proposalmust include: (1) Procurement Lobbying Forms; (2) Quotation Sheet; (3) Attestation Form; (4)Executive Order 16 Certification; and (5) Gender-Based Violence and the WorkplaceCertification. The content required for each document is described below under Section VIII ofthis RFQ (“Proposal Package”). Submission of an incomplete Proposal Package, or the failure of the Consultant to provide any ofthe required forms, documents, or attachments for Parts I and II listed under Section VIII of thisRFQ (PROPOSAL PACKAGE) may result in the rejection of the Consultant’s submission for thecontract award. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%