The company is seeking spot delivery proposals for up to 225 000 t of coal, FOB barge, beginning in July 2018 and ending in September 2018. 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., Friday, 22 June 2018. Proposals can be submitted by e-mail to aepfuelsrfp@aep.com, or by mail to AEPSC RFP – Coal Proposal, ATTN: Amy Jeffries, Manager, Coal Procurement, American Electric Power Service Corp., 1 Riverside Plaza, 14th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215.