25-17.0837. Negotiations with Other Utility and Nonutility Generating Facilities

(1) If an investor owned utility’s planned generation unit is not subject to Rule 25-22.082, F.A.C., utilities are encouraged to negotiate contracts for the purchase of firm capacity and energy with other utility and nonutility generators for this capacity. (2) If a utility has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Rule 25-22.082, F.A.C., negotiations with other utilities and nonutility generators shall be governed by the utility’s request for proposal process. Prior to or in conjunction with issuing a RFP, the utility may specify the date and time when ongoing negotiations shall cease.