FAQs

Please take a look at the posted Q&A's below for additional information about this RFP. Registered Users will receive emails when new Q&As are posted to the FAQ page.

Are there any preferred or pre-approved battery OEMs for the proposed BESS?

AECI does not have any pre-approved battery OEM’s.

Will AECI consider CC assets of less than 100MW in MISO?

AECI is requesting proposals for 100 MW to 500 MW of firm dispatchable generation capacity and associated energy. Currently AECI is only evaluating proposals within this capacity range.

Will an existing NDA be sufficient for this process?

AECI requests that the CNDA on the RFP website be signed before access to proposal documentation is granted.

If a CNDA is pending approval and not finalized by Friday, the 24th will the Proposal be eligible for submittal?

If you intend to submit a CNDA or a CNDA is pending review please send an email to the AECI RFP team at aecirfp2024@1898andco.com with your intent to submit by Friday May 24th. The CNDA must be receive and fully executed by May 31st for submission into the RFP. 

Will Proposals for generation resources located outside of AECI's system without existing firm transmission delivery be considered eligible for this RFP?

Proposals in this case may be offered as “transmission-contingent”. However, bidders will be responsible for procuring the necessary firm transmission rights to deliver the power to AECI’s system, or pseudo-tied to AECI’s system. See Section 4.4 of the RFP for further information.

Will AECI share an APA or PPA draft agreement?

AECI will not be providing a Draft APA or PPA for the RFP bid window. AECI will work with short-listed bidders on APA’s or PPA’s, If further negotiations take place. 

Will PPA Proposals without BTA Options or Pricing be considered?

Proposals may be submitted as either a PPA or BTA option for consideration. A joint submission of both contract types is not required.

Is the Pre-Qualification (Appendix A to the RFP) due at or prior to submission of a proposal?

The Pre-Qualification Appendix A is due at proposal submission.