Energy Resilience Construction RFP Summary

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for Energy Resilience Construction Grants. The RFP solicits proposals for infrastructure improvements and energy system enhancements designed to improve community energy resilience across Connecticut. Projects must focus on strategic infrastructure upgrades that enhance system reliability, sustainability, and preparedness. The solicitation was posted on November 12, 2025, with proposal submissions due by May 8, 2026, providing respondents approximately six months to develop comprehensive project proposals. The RFP does not specify explicit site visit or bidders conference requirements in the available documentation; however, organizations are expected to demonstrate strong technical expertise in energy infrastructure construction and resilience planning. No specific award date, contract term, or renewal options are detailed in the provided materials.

Funding for this grant program derives from multiple sources: federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) 40101(d) formula funding for the first three years, state funding through Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) 16-243y DEEP Climate and Resilience Fund to meet federal cost match requirements, and SEP-BIL State Energy Program resources to leverage both funding sources. The multi-source funding approach indicates substantial budget allocation, though exact award values and specific amounts are not provided in the available documentation. No set-asides, incumbent information, or current environment details are specified. Eligible applicants may include municipal entities, utility providers, energy infrastructure developers, and potentially disadvantaged business enterprises. Prospective respondents must carefully review complete RFP documentation to understand specific qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and the precise scope of eligible energy resilience construction projects.