3086- IRA Tax Credit Recovery Services

Clovis Unified School District is requesting proposals for professional services to identify, document, prepare, submit, and support federal clean energy incentive reimbursement claims under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM (PST).

The scope covers two completed District energy projects: Terry Bradley Educational Center ($6,572,920) and Hirayama Elementary School ($2,279,470). Services include eligibility assessment, compliance review, documentation reconstruction, IRS and Treasury registration support, federal filing preparation and submission, and post-submission support. Proposers must demonstrate experience supporting public agencies or K-12 school districts in IRA Direct Pay reimbursements, renewable energy tax incentives, prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance review, and successful recovery of federal clean energy reimbursements.

Evaluation employs a 100-point weighted system: Cost (30 points), Approach (20 points), Experience and Expertise (30 points), Completeness of RFP Response (10 points), and Presentation (10 points). The District will conduct firm interviews in July–August 2026, targeting Governing Board approval on September 9, 2026. Award will be made to the firm offering the most advantageous proposal; the District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Sealed proposals must be delivered electronically to the Purchasing Department at 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, California 93611-0599 via the District's eProcurement Portal (OpenGov). All proposal documents are available at no cost at https://www.cusd.com/bid-schedule. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days after opening. Contractors must carry general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage, with proof of coverage and additional insured endorsements required before contract commencement. Contact Tatum Toste, Director of Purchasing, at (559) 327-9479 or tatumtoste@cusd.com.