Applicants will review the certification application, including testimony and exhibits of four witnesses; draft and assist in the drafting of data requests; analyze data responses; participate in formal status conferences, pre-trial conferences, depositions, and hearings (whether contested or stipulation); draft and prepare pre-filed testimony in support of Staff’s ultimate recommendations, together with exhibits supporting the pre-filed testimony; review and respond to any rebuttal testimony; assist in preparing any necessary direct and cross-answering testimony; assist in trial preparation, including cross-examination of witnesses and drafting pleadings, motions, and exceptions related thereto; review and analyze potential stipulation terms; and assist in drafting briefing sheets and orders of the Commission, as necessary. Additionally, Applicants shall be available to participate in informal conference calls, meetings and conferences with the Commission and Staff as well as attending any B&Es related to any certification proceedings arising from the RFP. The scope of the work shall continue through the conclusion of the certification docket(s) through Commission vote, regardless of whether said vote is the result of a stipulated agreement or contested hearing recommendation. All proposals shall include an outline of a plan of action for this scope of representation, including both the RFP process and potential certification process(es) arising therefrom. In addition, all proposals shall be accompanied by a professional firm resume indicating the qualifications and experience necessary to meet the requirements of this RFP.
