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Indexed REC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft Outage; Part 2 Date Extended to Monday, November 16 at 12PM (noon) CPT
The Procurement Administrator understands there is currently a widespread Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 outage. Currently, the Procurement Administrator and representatives of AIC, ComEd, and MEC are unable to send or receive emails.
Due to this technical issue, the deadline for submission of the Part 2 Proposal, including submission of bid assurance collateral, has been extended to 12 PM (noon) CPT on Monday, November 16, 2026. Deficiency notices with deadlines of 12 PM CPT on November 13, 2026 are extended by one business day to 12 PM CPT on November 16, 2026. Deficiency notices with deadlines of 6 PM CPT on November 13, 2026 are extended by one business day to 6 PM CPT on November 16, 2026.
This technical issue with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 does not impact access to the online qualification forms for submission and receipt of the Part 2 Form or receipt of questions through the Contact Us page on the procurement website. If you have a question, please submit it through the Contact Us page rather than by email: https://www.ipa-energyrfp.com/forms/ask-a-question.
A follow-up email will be sent once the technical issues have resolved.