Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Request for Proposals for Consulting Services on Securitization of System Restoration Costs

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a regulatory document outlining the Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 473-25-00018 for consulting services regarding securitization for recovery of system restoration costs. The RFP was posted on the Electronic State Business Daily and Public Utility Commission of Texas websites on August 4, 2025, and has also been emailed to entities registered on the Comptroller's centralized master bidder list. The Commission is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the securitization of system restoration costs, with a draft order for delegation of authority to the executive director to make an award, negotiate pricing and performance requirements, and execute the resulting contract.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 473-25-00018 for consulting services regarding securitization for recovery of system restoration costs.
  • The RFP was posted on the Electronic State Business Daily and Public Utility Commission of Texas websites on August 4, 2025.
  • The Commission has delegated authority to the executive director to make an award, negotiate pricing and performance requirements, and execute the resulting contract for RFP Number 473-25-00018.
  • The RFP was also emailed to entities registered on the Comptroller's centralized master bidder list with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing class and item number associated with RFP Number 473-25-00018.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the securitization of system restoration costs.
  • The Commission has scheduled an open meeting for August 21, 2025, to discuss the contract for consulting services.

Statistics:

  • The RFP Number 473-25-00018 posted on August 4, 2025.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has delegated authority to the executive director to make an award for the contract.
  • The contract for consulting services will be executed and administered by the executive director.
  • The RFP was posted on both the Electronic State Business Daily and Public Utility Commission of Texas websites.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (August 14, 2025). TO: Chairman Thomas J. Gleeson, Commissioner Kathleen Jackson, Commissioner Courtney K. Hjaltman. Public Utility Commission of Texas.
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (August 4, 2025). Request for Proposals Number 473-25-00018, Public Utility Commission of Texas.
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (August 21, 2025). Public Utility Commission of Texas.