Natural Gas Lateral, Interconnect & Associated Facilities / Firm Transportation RFP
American Electric Power Service Corporation (“AEPSC” or “Company”), as agent for Kentucky Power Company (“KPCO”), is soliciting proposals from bidders (each a “Proposal”) to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities (collectively, the “Gas Facilities”) to the Big Sandy Natural Gas Project (“Plant”) located in Louisa, Kentucky. These Gas Facilities will be utilized to supply the Plant with natural gas as the primary fuel source. The Company is also seeking offers of mainline firm transportation capacity.
It is the Company’s objective to obtain a reliable supply of natural gas for the Plant beginning on its Commercial Operation Date (“COD”) estimated to be September 1, 2030. Fuel for testing must be available at the Plant site prior to the COD. All construction and/or interconnection activities should be completed with sufficient time to provide intermittent startup and fuel for testing beginning approximately May 1, 2030.
Below is a tentative schedule for the RFP process. Notification to bidders will occur if changes to the schedule are required.
RFP Schedule
Issue Draft RFP: August 27, 2025
Notice to AEPSC of Intent to Bid: September 10, 2025
Submission of Credit Requirements: September 10, 2025
Issue Final RFP: September 17, 2025
Submission of Bids: October 15, 2025
Clarification of Bids: October 15, 2025 – November 19, 2025
Bid Selection: December 3, 2025
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