OREANDA-NEWS. American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is seeking offers for the supply of Powder River Basin coal to one or more of its generating stations.
 
 AEP is seeking spot delivery proposals for up to 1 million tons of coal, delivered by rail, beginning in September 2013 for a period of four months. In addition, AEP is seeking spot proposals for up to 4.5 million tons of coal, delivered by rail, beginning in January 2014 for up to one year.  AEP is open to alternative pricing structures or other innovative, value-added concepts. Proposals with alternative terms will be accepted. Accepted bids will be at AEP’s discretion.

Proposal packages must be received by AEP no later than 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. Proposals can be submitted by e-mail to coalrfp@aep.com, by fax to (614) 583-1619 (Attn: Chuck West), or by mail to Chuck West, Manager, Fuel Procurement - Coal, American Electric Power Service Corp., 155 W. Nationwide Blvd., Suite 500, Columbus, Ohio 43215.