RFB 2027-008 Electricity: University of Maine at Fork Kent & University of Maine at Presque Isle

University of Maine System is seeking a supplier to provide fixed‑price electricity for its Fort Kent and Presque Isle campuses. The contract must cover all generation, transmission, distribution losses, and state/federal fees, with a mandatory broker fee of $0.001/kWh. Bidders must submit a price that can accommodate a ±25 % bandwidth and choose a term of 12, 24, or 36 months. The award will be based on the lowest responsive bid, with a preference for in‑state suppliers. • Scope: Supply ~3.85 million kWh annually to two campuses, all‑inclusive pricing (including FCM or pass‑through). • Pricing: Fixed price per kWh, must include $0.001/kWh broker fee, with minimum ±25 % price bandwidth. • Contract terms: Options of 12, 24, or 36 months; award expected by 1 Nov 2026; start date 1 Nov 2026. • Submission: Signed bids via fax (207‑772‑6320) or email ([email protected]) by 4 PM on 20 Aug 2026. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive bid wins; in‑state preference and first‑received tie‑breaker.