22-013 RFP Home Energy Scoring Rental

The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking a contractor to develop a comprehensive Best Practices Guide for integrating rental properties into the existing Oregon Home Energy Score program through RFP 22-013. The procurement targets private sector expertise to design a program that assists rental and affordable housing markets with energy scoring information, with specific objectives including encouraging energy scoring education, promoting building improvements, and creating strategies for public information dissemination. Key deliverables include a detailed guide examining landlord and city engagement methods, rental property tracking options, and integration strategies for the existing Home Energy Score program. The RFP requires offerors to demonstrate expertise in project narrative development, team qualifications, relationship building, and equity considerations. Evaluation criteria will assess proposed approaches across multiple dimensions, with both technical and cost components being considered. Critical dates include a proposal due date of August 18, 2023, with an anticipated Notice of Award around September 1, 2023, and a contract performance period expected to conclude on June 30, 2024.

The procurement includes specific outreach requirements for Certified Firms through the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), mandating that offerors develop a plan to ensure Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses (OMWESB) have equitable subcontracting opportunities. Offerors must disclose potential subcontracting opportunities, their approximate dollar values, and commit to reporting subcontractor identities and contract values to COBID if awarded. The total contract value is anticipated to be approximately $50,000, with funding sourced from the Oregon Department of Energy. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with various state requirements, including provisions related to broadband internet access service, federal debarment lists, and non-discrimination policies. Additional compliance requirements include maintaining specific insurance coverage, providing monthly invoicing with detailed work descriptions, and adhering to Oregon public contracting regulations. The procurement is open to businesses with current Oregon business registry numbers and those capable of providing comprehensive energy scoring program design services.