DEEP-2026-002-SW_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

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This solicitation document is a Request for Proposals issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for Energy Resilience Construction Grants. DEEP seeks proposals for energy resilience projects that enhance community energy system reliability, sustainability, and preparedness through infrastructure improvements. The RFP was released on November 12, 2025, with a mandatory bidders conference scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM EPT. The deadline for vendor questions is December 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM EPT, with answers released on December 8, 2025. Proposals are due on May 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT, providing respondents approximately six months for proposal development. Proposer selection is anticipated in Q3 2026, with contract negotiations beginning in Q3 2026 and contract commencement targeted for Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation.

Funding for this program derives from three sources: federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) 40101(d) formula funding allocated for the first three years, state funding through Connecticut General Statutes 16-243y DEEP Climate and Resilience Fund to satisfy federal cost-matching requirements, and SEP-BIL State Energy Program funding to leverage both sources. The estimated total value of the program is not specified in the solicitation document. Proposals must include completed budget templates and metrics reporting documentation as outlined in the revised attachments posted November 19, 2025. Respondents must also complete an Environmental Questionnaire and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (SF-LLL). Contact for all inquiries is Katrina Vallett at DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov or 860-827-2668.

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Solicitation Number: DEEP-2026-002-SW

Energy Resilience Construction Grants

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Energy & Environmental Protection

November 12, 2025 - May 08, 2026

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General Header Information

DEEP-2026-002-SW

No. DEEP-2026-002-SW Title: Energy Resilience Construction Grants Start Date: November 12, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM EST End Date: May 08, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: November 12, 2025 at 4:15:00 PM EST Vendor Q&A End Date: December 01, 2025 at 12:00:00 PM EST Estimated Total Value:

Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: DEEP is using this RFP to fund energy resilience projects using federal

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) §40101(d) formula funding for the first 3 years, state funding through C.G.S. §16-243y DEEP Climate and Resilience Fund to meet federal cost match requirements, and SEP-BIL State Energy Program funding to leverage both funding sources.

Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: Vendor Specified Contact Information: Energy & Environmental Protection

Katrina Vallett 10 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051 Tel: 860-827-2668 E-Mail: DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov

Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:

Katrina Vallett 10 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051 Tel: 860-827-2668 E-Mail: DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov

Selected Categories:

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Solicitation Requirements:

DEEP-2026-002-SW

Procurement Schedule

Procurement Schedule Final RFP Released: November 12, 2025

RFP Conference: November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM EPT

Deadline for Questions: December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM EPT

Answers Released: December 8, 2025

Proposals Due: May 8, 2026 by 12:00 PM EPT

Proposer Selection: Q3 2026

Start of Contract Negotiations: Q3 2026

Start of Contract: Q4 2026/Q1 2027

DEEP may amend the schedule as needed. Any change to non-target dates will be made by means of an amendment to this RFP and will be posted on the State Contracting Portal and, if available, DEEP’s RFP Web Page.

Addendum Description - 11/19/2025

Addendum Explanation Attachment A and Attachment D originally posted with the RFP have been replaced with REVISED

Attachments.

Applicants should use the REVISED Attachments A and REVISED Attachment D posted

11/19/2025 and disregard the prior versions.

Addendum Description - 12/4/2025

Addendum Explanation This addendum add the followng items:

Document: UPDATED FINAL Energy Resilinece Construction RFP_2025.pdf

This UPDATED RFP includes a corrected link embedded in the RFP

Document: Bidders Conference Presentation_Energy Resilience Construction RFP_11-20-25 1.pdf

11/20/2025 Bidderrs Conference Slides

Recording: 11/20/2025 Bidders Conference

The link for the 11/20/2025 Bidders Conference Recording is found at: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/rec/share/JDGWNJtHe72Lq6VeyeoKwgWSqUHNtwgmnzhWbf7-d0VNyvUxJ2HZUXAF0OXShjBN.dGOl5FGxdfXwsUIv https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fctdeep.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FJDGWNJtHe72Lq6VeyeoKwgWSqUHNtwgmnzhWbf7-d0VNyvUxJ2HZUXAF0OXShjBN.dGOl5FGxdfXwsUIv__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!jx5ZzmFiaoNTSs30jTvsqOY4mtrj1ddeR8VkbDHK869P6HStIbY_dZCanb7Zs2WWr8H8YyoLP9Jq1uxIw8wCfo4%24&data=05%7C02%7CDEEP.FMC%40ct.gov%7Cdc27175e89514c46daf808de33487ae7%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C639004583602081158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RKcbotDrSil5SmHaXAXvNuDSrmz1j84qbfwKMReTYF8%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fctdeep.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FJDGWNJtHe72Lq6VeyeoKwgWSqUHNtwgmnzhWbf7-d0VNyvUxJ2HZUXAF0OXShjBN.dGOl5FGxdfXwsUIv__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!jx5ZzmFiaoNTSs30jTvsqOY4mtrj1ddeR8VkbDHK869P6HStIbY_dZCanb7Zs2WWr8H8YyoLP9Jq1uxIw8wCfo4%24&data=05%7C02%7CDEEP.FMC%40ct.gov%7Cdc27175e89514c46daf808de33487ae7%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C639004583602081158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RKcbotDrSil5SmHaXAXvNuDSrmz1j84qbfwKMReTYF8%3D&reserved=0

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This bid has no questions defined.

DEEP-2026-002-SW

Addendum Description - 12/8/2025

Q & A Document Posted The Q & A Document "DEEP-2026-002-SW - Energy Resilience Construction RFP - Q and

A.pdf" has been posted for review.

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Documents:

Appendix C - Annual Program Metrics and Impact Report_09.23.25.xlsx

Attachment A - Metrics Reporting Template_09.22.25.xlsx

Attachment D - Proposal Budget Template_09.23.25.xlsx

Environmental Questionnaire.pdf

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - SF-LLL.pdf

FINAL Energy Resilience Construction RFP _ 2025.pdf

REVISED - Attachment D - Proposal Budget Template.xlsx

REVISED - Attachment A - Metrics Reporting Template.xlsx

UPDATED FINAL Energy Resilience Construction RFP _ 2025.pdf

Bidders Conference Presentation_Energy Resilience Construction RFP_11-20-25.pdf

Recording_11-20-2025 Bidders Conference.pdf

DEEP-2026-002-SW - Energy Resilience Construction RFP - Q and A.pdf

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Item Specifications Solicitation has been designated as having no line items.

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