2024 Requests for Proposals
Pursuant to Tri-State’s 2023 Electric Resource Plan (ERP) filed with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, three Requests for Proposals were released on Friday, September 13, 2024, in accordance with our mission to provide our member systems a reliable, affordable, and responsible supply of electricity. Tri-State is requesting proposals for the following resources. Please use the links below to register and access the Requests for Proposals. Registration is required for each RFP-specific website.
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Renewable RFP
Renewables, both wind and solar, or renewables paired with battery storage.
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Storage RFP
Standalone short-term or long-term battery storage resources.
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Dispatchable RFP
Natural gas-fired generation or geothermal resources.
Schedule1
| Item | Due Date |
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| RFP Issued | Friday, September 13, 2024 |
| Notice of Intent to Bid | Submit during website registration or complete by Friday, September 27, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. MDT. |
| FAQ Closes | Friday, October 18, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. MDT |
| Proposal Submittal Due Date | Monday, October 28, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. MDT |
| Bid Evaluation Complete/ Bids Advanced to Modeling | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 |
| Notify if Project has been Advanced to Modeling | Monday, December 16, 2024 |
| Phase II ERP Implementation Report | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Anticipated Commission Decision | Tuesday, July 10, 2025 |
| Execute Project Contracts | Q2/Q3 2025 |
1Tri-State will make a concerted effort to maintain the tentative schedule but reserves the right to revise the schedule to accommodate changing circumstances.