CAK Electricity & Natural Gas Brokerage Service

The Akron – Canton Regional Airport Authority is seeking requests of qualifications from licensed and experienced electricity & natural gas brokers. The selected broker will assist in developing risk management strategies, analyzing market trends, and procuring electricity and natural gas suppliers to optimize energy costs. The Airport's natural gas contract expires in February 2027. The Airport's electricity contract expires in December 2029. A summary of historical usage has been included as EXHIBIT 1 to this Request for Qualifications.

The qualified broker will be expected to perform the following duties:

• **Market Analysis:** Provide routine market intelligence, price forecasting, and regulatory updates.
• **Procurement Management:** Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), solicit bids from certified suppliers, and analyze contract terms. Ensure suppliers selected provide best possible rebates as applicable from but not limited to federal and state governments, and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
• **Risk Management:** Develop customized hedging strategies and fixed/index pricing models.
• **Account Auditing:** Review utility bills and supplier invoices to ensure billing accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

Respondents must meet the following baseline criteria to be considered:

• Active brokerage license/registration with the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
• Minimum of 5 years of continuous operation in commercial natural gas brokerage.
• Minimum of 5 years of continuous operation in commercial electricity brokerage.
• Maintaining a minimum of **$1,000,000** in Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions insurance.

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit a proposal containing the following sections: Firm Profile & Experience; Qualifications of Key Personnel; Methodology & Approach; Fee Structure; References.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following weighted scale:

• **30%** – Firm experience and stability
• **30%** – Technical approach and risk management strategies
• **20%** – Qualifications of assigned personnel
• **20%** – Fee transparency and competitiveness

Timeline

Target Selection Date: 11/20/2026