Energy efficiency savings measurement - 23NC0404

Here is a two-paragraph summary of the state and local contracting opportunity:

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Group A: Energy Efficiency Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification. The CPUC seeks a contractor to provide research, evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) services for current 2023-2027 resource programs, as well as programs in the market and equity segments that provide energy savings and/or Total System Benefits (TSB). The contract includes 29 deliverables such as research sector work plans, final impact evaluation reports, stakeholder briefings, progress reports, data collection and transfer, portfolio and policy impact recommendations, ex-ante value updates, measure package reviews, and additional studies. The contract term is for 4 years, with the contractor expected to provide services on a monthly or annual basis depending on the deliverable. Proposals are due by August 5, 2024 at 10 A.M. Pacific Time, and the total proposal cost must not exceed $40,000,000.

This RFP does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The CPUC has shifted the evaluation budget from 72.5% to 60% of the total portfolio budget, setting the upper limit for this RFP at $30 million.