Grant Subaward

The Nevada Governor's Office of Energy (GOE) is seeking large load customers and developers to collaborate on the Energy Load Expansion & Viability for Advanced Technology & Evaluation in Nevada (ELEVATE NV) initiative, a Department of Energy Partnership Intermediary Agreement. This procurement targets organizations such as data centers, transportation operators, and manufacturers who can serve as "point load proponents" for a comprehensive grant application. The program's performance period is scheduled from Summer 2025 to Winter 2026, with proposals due by March 28, 2025. Collaborators must be prepared to participate in regular meetings, submit monthly progress reports, and provide reimbursement requests aligned with DOE and GOE milestones. Key deliverables include technological development and evaluation of energy-intensive industry solutions, with participants required to demonstrate their capability to advance innovative energy technologies. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the applicant's technical expertise, potential impact on energy load expansion, and alignment with program objectives.

The contract opportunity appears to have specific restrictions, including a requirement that collaborating organizations cannot be owned or controlled by governments of countries deemed as risks. The total subaward funding is $4,000,000, with an anticipated 2-5 awards to be distributed incrementally based on milestone completion. Funding will be disbursed through a pass-through mechanism, with invoices subject to review and payments tied to approved deliverables. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, interested participants must contact Nicole Kelleher, Energy Program Manager, at nrkelleher@energy.nv.gov to express their collaboration intent. The procurement process will be managed through NevadaEPro, the state's online procurement platform, which requires electronic quote submission with precise documentation and compliance requirements. Potential respondents should carefully review all attachments and be prepared to navigate the complex submission process outlined in the quote instructions.