Specifications include, but are not limited to: Design the energy, capacity, and REC procurement processes in accordance with provisions of the Illinois Power Agency Act and the Illinois Public Utilities Act; Develop benchmarks to be used in evaluating bids submitted in response to the procurement process; Serve as the interface between the Utilities and suppliers; Manage the bidder pre-qualification and registration process; Obtain the Utilities' agreement to the final form of all supply contracts and credit collateral agreements; Administer the request for proposal process; Maintain confidentiality of supplier and bidding information in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations; Submit a confidential report to the Illinois Commerce Commission recommending acceptance or rejection of bids; Notify the Utilities of contract counterparties and contract specifics; and Administer related contingency procurement events.