Energy Aggregation Advisor and Auction Platform Services

The Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Energy Aggregation Advisor, Licensed Energy Agent, and Reverse Auction Platform Services. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive energy consulting and auction platform services, with respondents able to select specific service categories they wish to provide. Evaluation will focus on professional capability, financial stability, administrative competency, experience, reputation, subject matter knowledge, and meeting availability. Submissions must be electronically submitted through the Euna E-procurement portal (www.BergenBids.com) by December 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Respondents are required to provide extensive qualification documentation, including an executive summary, organizational structure, business history, compliance certifications, professional experience with references, key employee resumes, and confirmation of appropriate federal and state licenses. Specific qualification requirements include demonstrating no professional malpractice judgments in the past three years and no bankruptcy proceedings within the last decade.

The procurement includes several important set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly related to state-specific regulations. Vendors must complete mandatory forms including the Disclosure of Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus, Ownership Disclosure, Investment Activities in Iran Disclosure, and Affirmative Action Language forms. The Authority requires minimum insurance coverage at contract award, including Workers Compensation Insurance, $2 Million in Professional Liability coverage, and $2 Million in General Commercial Liability coverage. The procurement is subject to New Jersey's Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law and fair and open process requirements, with additional non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity mandates. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a significant and complex procurement process with multiple compliance layers. All costs associated with preparing and submitting qualification statements are the sole responsibility of the respondent, and all submitted responses become the property of the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority.