PATER RFP
Update as of April 28, 2026:
Additional guidance in response to questions we’ve received on the RFP is now posted below.
The proposal deadline has been extended to Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 PM EDT. The schedule below has been updated accordingly, including interview windows for down-selected consultants.
Update as of April 24, 2026:
We’ve seen strong interest in this RFP and have received a high volume of thoughtful questions over the past 24 hours. Given the complexity of the questions and our responsibility to provide clear, aligned responses with our partners and contractual obligations, we will post the full Q&A by Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 PM EDT. As a result, we are extending the proposal deadline to Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 PM EDT. The schedule below has been updated accordingly, including interview windows for down-selected consultants.
We ask that any final questions be submitted by 12:00 PM (noon) EDT on Monday, April 27.
Team Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC), the Governor’s Office, and other Commonwealth partners, seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a statewide transmission and energy redevelopment analysis as part of the Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) initiative. The study will provide a data-driven assessment of Pennsylvania’s transmission infrastructure, energy assets, and redevelopment opportunities associated with recently retired generation sites. This analysis is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity via its Transmission Acceleration Grant program.
The RFP available for download below has been updated to reflect the modified schedule as of April 24, 2026.
Schedule (Modified April 24, 2026)
Team Pennsylvania will complete the consultant selection per the timeline below; however, the project schedule has been adjusted with the intent of maintaining the anticipated commencement date. The selected consultant will work closely with Team Pennsylvania to finalize and refine the timeline as needed to ensure the successful completion of the project.
| April 14, 2026 | Team Pennsylvania releases RFP |
April 29, 2026 | Updates, clarifications or additional guidance (if needed) posted to Team PA’s RFP website by 5:00 PM EDT |
May 7, 2026 | RFP Responses due to Team PA by 4:00 PM EDT |
| May 18 & 20, 2026 | Team Pennsylvania interviews with selected applicants. Specific interview windows are now set between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 18th or Wednesday, May 20th |
| By May 27, 2026 | Consultant selection and notification of all respondents |
| June 1, 2026 | Project commences |
| TBD | Draft Part A deliverables submitted |
| TBD | Public hearing support with PA PUC |
| TBD | Part A final deliverables completed w/incorporated comments |
| TBD | Draft Part B deliverables submitted |
| TBD | Public hearing support with PA PUC |
| TBD | Part B final deliverables completed w/incorporated comments |
| Target Dec 17, possibility of 3 month extension | Final report to funder(s) |
Key Contacts
Tom Murphy, Senior Managing Director, Strategic Energy Initiatives, tmurphy@teampa.com (717) 233-1375
For administrative matters, contact Lisa Riggs, Senior Managing Director, Economic Growth Strategies & Partnerships, at lisa@teampa.com.