Specifications include, but are not limited to: A consultant to assist the Office of the Public Advocate (Office) with litigating a rate case expected to be filed with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) by Versant Power (Versant). The sole area for which services are sought is: analyzing Versant’s revenue requirement request, including operating expenses, rate base and related issues. The Office of the Public Advocate (Office) is seeking proposals to provide consulting services to assist with a utility rate case to be filed by Versant Power (Versant) as defined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) document. These services will include, but not be limited to, providing advice, and assisting in litigation in proceedings on Versant’s request for a rate increase regarding issues relating to revenue requirements, including operating expenses and rate base. This document provides instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure, and criteria by which the awarded Bidder will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State of Maine (State) and the awarded Bidder.