Energy Procurement Consulting Services

This contract awards McHenry County the right to engage an energy‑procurement consulting firm to develop and execute the County’s electricity and natural‑gas procurement strategy, prepare related RFPs, evaluate responses, and negotiate contracts on the County’s behalf. The scope includes analysis of current usage (≈9.07 million kWh electricity, 415 kTh natural gas), risk assessment, rate modeling, renewable‑energy options, and ongoing cost forecasting. The consultant will aggregate all electric accounts into a single procurement and likewise for natural‑gas accounts, but sustainability services are expressly excluded. Submissions were limited to a four‑page narrative, with no fee quotation required, and the County retains the right to interview shortlisted firms. • Agency: McHenry County Procurement Division (Illinois). • Vendor: NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Usource, LLC (Midwest Energy). • Procurement method: Competitive RFQ (open to all qualified consultants). • Key deliverables: Energy‑use analysis, procurement strategy, RFP preparation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and ongoing advisory services. • Timeline: RFQ posted 21 Apr 2025, questions due 30 Apr 2025, addenda issued 1 May 2025 & 2 May 2025, submissions due 9 May 2025.