“We are looking for solid proposals that will help us provide affordable and reliable power to meet state renewable energy requirements,” said PNM director of resources and planning Pat O’Connell.
The new power is due to be delivered beginning in 2016. Bids are due 10 January 2014. A pre-bid conference is scheduled 25 November.
PNM said it will consider cost-competitive offers for asset purchases, design-build-transfer projects or purchased power agreements, in addition to renewable energy certificate bids.
Projects should be located in or deliver electricity to customers in New Mexico. REC-only purchases must be from a facility located in New Mexico.
Renewable energy sources sought include wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower and biomass technologies. Fossil fuel and nuclear resources will not be considered.
Complete RFP (PDF)
