GO-Biz CA Energy Assessment Services RFP

The State of California, through the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), is seeking a contractor to conduct an assessment of the issues and challenges with energy project deployment faced by local governments and project sponsors. The assessment will focus on solar, onshore wind, and battery energy storage projects. The collected data and information will be used to develop a permitting playbook for energy projects, including best practices. The scope of work includes a kick-off meeting, assessment and outreach strategy development, assessment and stakeholder engagement, a draft report, and a final report and toolkit. Proposals are due by May 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM PST, and the anticipated contract start date is May 20, 2024. Evaluation criteria include understanding of the request, relevant experience, assessment approach, qualifications, budget, and similar project examples.

This solicitation is open to all qualified firms, with a 5% preference available for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation. There are no specific pricing terms, set asides, or funding requirements mentioned. The contract term is not specified. Bidders must submit a Bidder Declaration form, Darfur Contracting Act Compliance form, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Certification Clauses, and a Payee Data Record as part of their proposal.