DOER NOI-ENE-2027-004 Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent to Contract Based on Best Value

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is announcing its intent to contract with Franklin Energy for a Residential Winter Weatherization Marketplace program on a best-value basis under the Commonwealth's Due Diligence Posting policy, with responses from competing vendors due October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The scope includes operation of a statewide direct-to-resident online storefront delivering no-cost weatherized equipment; stocking of all 16 Community Action Agencies with door sealing bundles and weatherization materials for income-eligible customers; and bulk delivery of weatherization kits directly to residents' homes. The program is designed to serve 100,000 additional households ahead of the 2026 heating season. All eligible Commonwealth customers served by investor-owned or municipally-owned utilities will have access to all three delivery channels.

The contract term is one year with a not-to-exceed value of $10 million. Franklin Energy currently operates the established Mass Save Marketplace, an online platform that has provided instant rebates to hundreds of thousands of Commonwealth households over nearly eight years and maintains existing infrastructure and relationships with Community Action Agencies and utility partners.

DOER selected the Due Diligence Posting process rather than a full competitive solicitation, stating that Franklin Energy uniquely positions the Commonwealth to deliver urgent weatherization solutions through existing channels and economies of scale. Interested vendors must submit responses demonstrating comparable or better qualifications and efficiencies. No bidder's conference or site visit is required.