RFP 25-182-PSC Proposal Tab - filled.pdf

This is a proposal tab sheet for RFP 25-182-PSC, a NERC Compliance Evaluation and Roadmap procurement issued by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Oregon. The solicitation seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection) Compliance Evaluation and will be executed in two potential phases. Phase I involves a review of EWEB's Bulk Electric System asset inventory and preliminary Impact Rating analysis, including validation of CIP-002-8 criteria and delivery of an Impact Rating Validation Report. If the impact rating changes from Low to Medium or High, Phase II will include detailed gap assessment, roadmap development, and ongoing consultation. The proposal closing date is October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with the contract period anticipated to run from December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. Seven companies submitted proposals by the deadline: AESI-US Inc., Ampere Industrial Security Inc., Ampyx Cyber (operating under ABN/DBA), Archer Energy Solutions LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, DuraBante LLC, GDS Associates, and Radian Generation. All proposers submitted required documentation including cover sheets with contractual acceptance/termination provisions, responses to minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria, proposal forms, and signed addenda.

Evaluation will assess proposers on experience, project approach, team capability, pricing, and references for a total possible score of 100 points. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations, indicating the procurement is open to qualified consulting firms. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the specific budget has not been disclosed in available documentation. The project structure accommodates potential extensions and reflects EWEB's significant investment in achieving NERC CIP compliance readiness following the loss of its Low Impact entity exemption. Required deliverables include the Impact Rating Validation Report, Gap Assessment Report, draft and final roadmaps, and advisory support through virtual stakeholder meetings. The procurement targets specialized energy sector consultants with demonstrated regulatory compliance expertise and deep technical understanding of NERC CIP-002-8 requirements.