DOER RFQ-ENE-2026-012 Notice of Intent to Solicit Consulting Services for the Grid Modernization Advisory Council.pdf
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This document is a Notice of Intent to Post Request for Quotes (RFQ) from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of the Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) for consulting services in calendar year 2026. The DOER is seeking administrative and technical consulting services to support GMAC activities, with the selected contractor expected to be a crucial partner in helping GMAC fulfill its statutory obligations. The contract duration is anticipated to be one year with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, and the solicitation is specifically for consulting services related to grid modernization activities.
The maximum funding for this contract is not to exceed $450,000, and potential vendors are encouraged to email MA-GMAC@mass.gov to indicate their interest. The GMAC's statutory duties include encouraging least-cost investments in electric distribution systems, promoting alternatives to investments that support greenhouse gas emission limits, increasing transparency in grid planning, and reviewing electric sector modernization plans. The upcoming GMAC meeting on September 18, 2025, will deliberate the draft workplan for 2026, and all past GMAC activities and meeting materials are available on the Massachusetts government website. Interested vendors should review the full Request for Quotes (RFQ) Scope of Work when it becomes available.
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BD-26-1041-ENE01-ENE01-121012 // DOER RFQ-ENE-2026-012
DOER RFQ-ENE-2026-012
Notice of Intent to Post Request for Quotes
Consulting Services for the Grid Modernization Advisory Council September 16th, 2025
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), acting on behalf of the Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC), is seeking administrative and technical consulting services for the purpose of supporting GMAC activities for calendar year 2026. The selected Contractor will be a crucial partner and resource in helping the GMAC achieve and fulfill its obligations as set forth in statute and the forthcoming full Request for Quotes (RFQ) Scope of Work. GMAC statutory duties from G.L c. 164, section 92C include:
• Encouraging least-cost investments in the electric distribution systems
• Encouraging alternatives to investments or alternative approaches to financing investments that will facilitate the achievement of the statewide greenhouse gas emission limits and sublimits under chapter 21N
• Increasing transparency and stakeholder engagement in the grid planning process
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on draft versions of the electric distribution companies electric sector modernization plans.
For more information on the GMAC, see G.L. c. 164, section 92C. All past activities of the GMAC and meeting materials are available on the GMAC website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/grid-modernization-advisory-council-gmac. The GMAC will deliberate its draft workplan for 2026 at the upcoming GMAC meeting on September 18, 2025. This draft workplan and registration for that GMAC Meeting can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/gmac-meeting-schedules.
The duration of the contract is anticipated to be for one (1) year and will include an option to renew for two (2) one-year terms. The DOER anticipates that the maximum amount of funding for any contract resulting from this RFQ shall not exceed $450,000. Any vendors interested in submitted a bid are highly encouraged to email MA-GMAC@mass.gov indicating their interest.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/grid-modernization-advisory-council-gmac https://www.mass.gov/orgs/grid-modernization-advisory-council-gmac https://www.mass.gov/info-details/gmac-meeting-schedules mailto:MA-GMAC@mass.gov
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