This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Chicago, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Letter of Intent to Submit a Proposal, Attachment B, is due Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. There is no maximum file capacity size when uploading attachments in the Supplier Portal. If you receive an error message that states the "Maximum size is: 50" while uploading an attachment in the Supplier Portal, that error message is referring to the file naming size. The name of your file cannot be more that 50 characters. For questions or assistance with the Supplier Portal, please contact Harriet Herron-King, Procurement Coordinator, at 312-913-7356, HHerron@thecha.org. Questions regarding clarification or verification of these specifications and CHA diversity and inclusion requirements must be submitted via Electronically no later than Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 by 11:00 AM, Central. The CHA seeks to contract with an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES) to provide reliable electricity supply as described in this RFP and in accordance with federal and state regulations. CHA anticipates it will award a retail electricity sales contract for a base period of two (2) years, and reserves the right to extend the contract, at its sole discretion, for up to three (3) additional one-year option periods. The contract term will begin with the December 2024 meter reads. CHA has a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50% from 2022 levels by 2033 and is interested in contracting with suppliers who can support these efforts through a coal-free commitment, optional renewable energy certificate (REC) purchases, and partnerships with renewable developers after the base term. No award may be made to a Respondent that is on the list of contractors not eligible to receive awards from the CHA or the United States government, as furnished from time to time by HUD. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, CHA reserves the right to make an award based on any other relevant considerations and in the best interest of the CHA, including awarding to one or more suppliers. CHA reserves the right to cancel this procurement process whenever the best interest of CHA is served. CHA shall not be liable for costs incurred by Respondents associated with this procurement process.