120003 O5 RFP Respondents List Revised.docx

This is a Request for Proposal Respondents List document from the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Purchasing Bureau for RFP Number 120003 O5, concerning the design and implementation of Home Energy Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122) programs. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to develop comprehensive program infrastructure to administer federal energy rebates for homeowner energy efficiency and electrification upgrades, including point-of-sale rebate systems, application support mechanisms, stakeholder engagement strategies, and consumer protection protocols. The proposal opening was held on January 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Three vendors submitted responsive proposals: Deloitte & Touche LLP, Egis BLN Consulting USA, LLC, and Power Delivery Services, Inc. One vendor, Yardi Systems, Inc., withdrew its proposal, and Promise Network Inc. submitted a non-responsive proposal. The contract term will run six years from execution, with a completion date not to exceed September 30, 2031, and potential extensions are available.

The evaluation criteria allocates 25 points for Corporate Overview, 65 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Sheet. The total federal funding allocation is $8.8 billion, divided between Home Efficiency Rebates ($4.3 billion) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates ($4.5 billion), with states permitted to use up to 20% of grant funds for planning, administration, and technical assistance. There is no required state cost match. The program specifically targets disadvantaged and low-income communities, including households below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and moderate-income households between 80-150% AMI. Notably, the State of Nebraska has paused the RFP process pending clear guidance from the Department of Energy on federal funding, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.