ECONOMIC SERVICES CONSULTANT

2026-11-03

Notice is hereby given that Philadelphia Gas Works (“ PGW ”) will receive sealed proposals on or before April 10 , 2026 , 2 : 00 p . m . Eastern Time , via pgw . procureware . com , for a vendor to provide economic services related to PGW ’ s base rate case (“ Rate Case ”), Universal Service & Energy Conservation Plan (“ USECP ”), and any other Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“ PUC ”) filings . Overview 2 . 1 . 1 Overview of PGW PGW is a municipally - owned utility operated by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation ( hereafter referred to as “ PFMC ”). The successful Proposer will enter into a negotiated contract with PGW by PFMC . PGW provides natural gas service to approximately 502 , 000 active accounts within the city of Philadelphia , using 6 , 000 miles of gas mains and services . PGW is the only utility currently distributing natural gas within the city of Philadelphia , and its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all by delivering safe , reliable , and affordable energy in an environmentally responsible way . 2 . 1 . 2 Background Information PGW is regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“ PUC ”) with respect to rates and service and is seeking a vendor to provide economics services related to PGW ’ s PUC filings and proceedings . 2 . 2 Services to be Provided ; Scope of Work Economic analysis services will be provided to PGW on an as - needed basis , including to provide in - depth , economic analysis , testimony and analytical support on low - income utility customer assistance programs . Required services shall include analysis of , and written / oral testimony regarding , low - income customer issues , including those relevant to PGW ’ s low income Pennsylvania customer assistance program (“ CAP ”), called the Customer Responsibility Program (“ CRP ”), PGW ’ s Universal Service programs , collections , and other issues impacting low income customers . Additional services could also include drafting responses to data requests propounded during PUC proceedings . The selected Proposer must have significant experience with PUC process and requirements , and involvement in PUC proceedings . Familiarity with Pennsylvania low income programs and PUC is a requirement . The purpose of the selected proposer ’ s analysis , recommendations , and testimony is to assist PGW in evaluating whether certain changes to its universal service or other programs or policies would be appropriate , as well as providing testimony and other regulatory services relevant to all customers . Any such changes must be analyzed in light of the fact that universal service programs are subsidized by other ratepayers , many of whom are themselves low income or income challenged . Proposers must detail how artificial intelligence technology (“ AI ”) will be utilized to provide the services and materials that are the subject of this RFP . Include provisions that outline how data will be collected , stored , and processed by AI systems . Detail compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards .

Pennsylvania

2026-05-09