RFP Respondents List.docx

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) Respondents List for RFP Number 120003, issued by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Purchasing Bureau, related to the design and implementation of Home Energy Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs. The RFP solicited proposals from potential vendors, with submissions received from Deloitte, Egis BLN Consulting USA, LLC, Power Delivery Services, Inc., and Promise Network Inc., and withdrawals from Yardi Systems, Inc. The proposal opening is scheduled for January 21, 2025, with a contract term extending six years from execution, not to exceed September 30, 2031, and potential extensions available.

The procurement involves developing comprehensive program infrastructure to administer federal energy rebates, with a total funding allocation of $8.8 billion split between Home Efficiency Rebates ($4.3 billion) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates ($4.5 billion). The program specifically targets disadvantaged and low-income communities, focusing on households below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and moderate-income households between 80-150% AMI. Evaluation criteria include 25 points for Corporate Overview, 65 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Sheet. Vendors must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier, register in the System for Award Management, and develop training programs for participating contractors while maintaining compliance with DOE reporting and data management requirements, including monthly reporting of rebate transactions and programmatic data.