NE_DAS_Materiel_SPB_S-8_FinalEvaluationDocument_10.7.25.xlsx

This is a Final Evaluation Document from the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Purchasing Bureau for RFP Number 120003 O5, which solicits a qualified vendor to design and implement the Home Energy Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122) programs. Proposals were due on January 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract term spans six years from execution through September 30, 2031, with potential extensions available. The project requires comprehensive program infrastructure development 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 across single-family and multifamily scenarios.

The evaluation resulted in three proposals ranked by total points: Deloitte & Touche LLP scored 90.95 points (1st place), Egis BLN Consulting USA, LLC scored 82.98 points (2nd place), and Power Delivery Systems, INC (PDS) scored 76.40 points (3rd place). The scoring breakdown allocated 25 points for Corporate Overview, 65 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Proposal. 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 no required state cost match. Funding will be released in four performance-based tranches, and states may use up to 20% of grant funds for planning, administration, and technical assistance. The program targets disadvantaged and low-income communities, with focus on households below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and moderate-income households between 80-150% AMI. Note: The State of Nebraska is currently pausing the RFP process pending clear guidance from the Department of Energy on federal funding.