McLean County Energy Consulting (Brokerage) Services for Electricity and Natural Gas RFP 2026
McLean CountyCounty · Bloomington, IL- Due
- Jun 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Anthony Grant
The 30-second brief
McLean County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for energy brokerage and procurement consulting services for electricity and natural gas supply for County-owned facilities. The selected consultant will assist the County Administrator’s Office in developing procurement strategies, managing supplier solicitations, and navigating Illinois’ deregulated energy markets. Key services include contract negotiation support, evaluation of fixed/indexed pricing structures, budget forecasting, cost analysis, and potential reverse auction management. The goal is to secure advantageous terms and mitigate market risk and volatility. Proposals were due by June 16, 2026, and the project is currently listed as under evaluation.
Electricity and natural gas procurement consulting, Supplier solicitation assistance, Contract negotiation support, Budget forecasting, Risk mitigation recommendations
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Summary
McLean County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for energy brokerage and procurement consulting services for electricity and natural gas supply for County-owned facilities.
The selected consultant will assist the County Administrator’s Office in developing procurement strategies, managing supplier solicitations, and navigating Illinois’ deregulated energy markets. Key services include contract negotiation support, evaluation of fixed/indexed pricing structures, budget forecasting, cost analysis, and potential reverse auction management. The goal is to secure advantageous terms and mitigate market risk and volatility. Proposals were due by June 16, 2026, and the project is currently listed as under evaluation.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Electricity and natural gas procurement consulting
- Supplier solicitation assistance
- Contract negotiation support
- Budget forecasting
- Risk mitigation recommendations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
RFP for Energy Consulting (Brokerage) Services Related to the Procurement of Electricity and Natural
- Submit to
- McLean County
- Scope location
- McLean County, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from McLean County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: McLean County. For questions, contact Anthony Grant.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including McLean County in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Anthony Grant. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Electricity and natural gas procurement consulting, Supplier solicitation assistance, Contract negotiation support, Budget forecasting, Risk mitigation recommendations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from McLean County?
All active and historical solicitations from McLean County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, McLean County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFP for Energy Consulting (Brokerage) Services Related to the Procurement of Electricity and Natural. Review the full document from McLean County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: McLean County, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.