CPUC RFO 24ITS0892 - Uniform Administrative Requirements Business Analyst (BA)

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued Request for Offer (RFO) #24ITS0892 to secure a two-year contract for a Business Analyst to support the Grant Management System built on the Salesforce platform, specifically focusing on Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grant administration. The selected contractor will provide expert-level support on U.S. Capital Projects Fund requirements and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, with key deliverables including payment request processing, U.S. Treasury reporting, development of tutorials and guidance materials, and delivery of training sessions. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, minimum five years of experience in federal regulations and grant administration, and comprehensive expertise in Grant Management Systems. The RFO was released on August 22, 2025, with written questions due by August 28, 2025, and final RFO responses required by September 8, 2025. Respondents must submit a comprehensive proposal following specific guidelines, including a point-by-point response to the Statement of Work, with responses limited to 100 pages using Arial 12-point font.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must complete a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Form, which requires detailed reporting on any proposed AI technologies, including potential risks and safeguards. The contract has a total value not to exceed $500,000, with payment based on actual hours of service provided and a potential 5% allocation for unanticipated tasks. The contract period runs from September 8, 2025, to September 7, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional twelve-month term. Contractors will be required to maintain information security, protect confidential data, and comply with state and federal regulations. Proposed hourly rates must remain fixed throughout the contract duration and are not subject to escalation. The CPUC does not guarantee a minimum or maximum number of hours and will compensate only for actual services rendered.