Natural Gas Lateral, Interconnect & Associated Facilities / Firm Transportation RFP

American Electric Power Service Corporation ("AEPSC" or "Company"), as agent for Public Service Company of Oklahoma ("PSO"), is soliciting proposals from bidders (each a "Proposal") to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities (collectively, the "Gas Facilities") to the Northeastern U5-U6 Natural Gas Project ("Plant") located in Oologah, Oklahoma. These Gas Facilities will be utilized to supply the Plant with natural gas as the primary fuel source. The Company is also seeking offers of mainline firm transportation capacity.

It is the Company’s objective to obtain a reliable supply of natural gas for the Plant beginning on its Commercial Operation Date ("COD") estimated to be September 1, 2028. Fuel for testing must be available at the Plant site prior to the COD. All construction and/or interconnection activities should be completed with sufficient time to provide intermittent startup and fuel for testing beginning approximately March 1, 2028.

Below is a tentative schedule for the RFP process. Notification to bidders will occur if changes to the schedule are required.

RFP Schedule