Management Guide for PCE-eligible Utilities

This contract calls for the creation, revision, and final production of a 200‑page guidebook that assists managers of Power Cost Equalization (PCE)‑eligible electric utilities in Alaska. The scope includes rewriting five existing sections for clarity, adding a new “Guide on Bookkeeping,” updating Excel templates, inserting visual aids, and delivering the finished product in both print‑ready PDF and editable Word formats. The work is performed under a fixed‑price ceiling of $20,000, with an initial $15,000 payment for the primary guidebook and a $5,000 reserve for possible revisions after utilities have used the guide. The contract period runs from late March to the end of May 2019, and the solicitation was a competitive IRFP with proposals due March 22, 2019. The award went to Turnagain Press, a firm experienced in producing instructional manuals for rural Alaskan audiences. • Scope: rewrite, add new bookkeeping chapter, update Excel workbooks, insert graphics, deliver PDF/Word files. • Budget: $20 k max (≈ $15 k initial, $5 k for revisions). • Timeline: 12‑week performance period (Mar 26 – May 31 2019). • Requirement: meet AEA’s minimum qualifications and provide required certifications/insurance.