Northern State Power Company, 2026 Natural Gas Rate Increase, Application, Case No. PU-26-52

The State of North Dakota’s Public Service Commission is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Northern States Power Company’s 2026 natural‑gas rate‑increase filing and to represent rate‑payer interests through written and oral testimony. The contractor will produce detailed economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony for several commission hearings, and deliver post‑hearing briefing documents, all within a $130,000 firm‑fixed‑price budget. • Perform in‑depth financial and cost‑of‑service analysis of NSP’s rate‑increase application. • Prepare and deliver written testimony, oral testimony at multiple hearings (August‑October 2026), and post‑hearing briefs through January 2027. • Manage the project remotely with required travel to Bismarck for hearings; submit monthly invoices; maintain required insurance and indemnification provisions.