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B -- FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF SMALL CUSTOMER AGGREGATION AND DELIVERY OF TOTAL ENERGY SERVICES IN A COMPETITIVE UTILITY SOL DE-RQ45-97R553190 DUE 082997 POC Val Jensen, Contract Specialist, (312) 886-8588, Lynda Keammerlen, Contracting Officer The Chicago Regional Support Office (CRSO) is soliciting proposals from qualified sources, to explore the development of new market institutions in a restructured utility environment. The interest is in exploring the technical and economic feasibility of small customer aggregation for purposes of purchasing a full range of energy services and enhancing the bargaining power and market attractiveness of residential and small commercial customers. Of particular interest is the feasibility of load aggregation for low income customers. The outcome of this project should be a determination of the technical and economic feasibility of small customer load aggregation or, at a minimum, a thorough examination of the technical and economic issues attendant to aggregation of small customers, with a focus on low income residential customers. Delivery of the final report will be required within five months from the date of award, after which the awardee will be required to prepare and deliver a final briefing to DOEand submit a report for publication within one year from date of award. The contracting office will accept requests for solicitation via facsimile machine, 312/886-8561. All responsible sources may submit a written quotation which will be considered by the agency. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized for this purchase. Award is anticipated to be made on or before September 30, 1997. (0219)

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