NOTICE DATE: November 14, 2025

NOTICE TYPE: M-B111425-01 Contracts/RFP

SHORT DESCRIPTION: RFP for Black Start Services for 2027 through 2029

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Qualified Scheduling Entities - QSEs

DAYS AFFECTED: February 15, 2026

LONG DESCRIPTION: ERCOT has issued the Black Start Services Request for Proposal (RFP) for the contract period of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. Responses to this RFP are due by February 15, 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please refer to the attached Black Start Services Request for Proposal document for more details.

CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via email at ClientServices@ercot.com.

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