23NC0412 CPUC Energy Efficiency Technical Consultant Services

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking technical assistance and services for its Energy Division (ED) Energy Efficiency (EE) staff through RFP 23NC0412. The purpose of this 3-year contract, with an optional 2-year extension, is to ensure that energy efficiency portfolios achieve portfolio segment objectives, reliably meet Total System Benefit goals, and appropriately use ratepayer funds. The contractor will be required to support the Energy Efficiency Branch in improving portfolio oversight, developing tools and resources to facilitate staff review of Portfolio Administrator filings, coordinating with the Reporting Program Coordination Group, supporting data visualization, and providing recommendations related to various studies. The contract involves services to be provided in San Francisco County and San Francisco City. The evaluation criteria cover the proposer's qualifications, work samples, overall approach, tasks and deliverables, and work plans, with a total of 520 available points.

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The CPUC is seeking proposals from private entities, non-profit organizations, the University of California, California State University Foundations, and other governmental entities. Proposals exceeding the $5 million maximum funding available over the 5-year contract term, including the optional extension, will be disqualified. The CPUC will leverage ratepayer funds collected for Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) to fund this contract. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and the RFP does not mention any specific infrastructure or technology that requires integration.