LIEEAC North Subcommittee Facilitator

The Illinois Commerce Commission is requesting proposals to serve as Facilitator for the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Accountability Committee (LIEEAC) North Subcommittee, with proposals due October 22, 2026 and a mandatory pre-submission conference scheduled prior to October 13, 2026 (question-due date). The solicitation carries a 21% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) subcontracting goal under Illinois' 30 ILCS 575/4, and the Commitment to Diversity (C2D) evaluation factor comprises 20 of 135 maximum scoring points, requiring vendors to demonstrate investment in women, minority, and disabled-owned businesses (WMD) across contracting, spending, staffing, and DEI policies.

The scope requires facilitation, administrative, operational, and fiscal support services for the LIEEAC North Regional Subcommittee Leadership under ICC staff oversight. Key deliverables include conducting a minimum of twelve monthly LIEEAC North Regional Subcommittee Leadership meetings, four quarterly subcommittee meetings, and one annual joint North/South meeting; developing and launching a fully operational website within ninety calendar days of contract execution; developing a Policies and Procedures Handbook within ninety days; quarterly progress reports; and annual work plans. Service territory is ComEd's utility service area in northern Illinois.

The contract term runs six years, commencing January 1, 2027, or no later than February 1, 2027, with renewal options extending the total to ten years. The total estimated contract value is $390,000 over the six-year initial term; the 2027 forecasted budget for all LIEEAC North activities is $1,350,750. The pricing structure spans six labor categories—Facilitator/Project Manager, Senior Facilitator, Grant Administrator, Financial and Accounting Staff, Administrative Support, and Website Administrator/Technical Support—with estimated annual hours of 6,780 in Year 1 and 5,824 in Years 2–6, plus fixed annual allocations of $5,000 for travel and $60,000 for meeting costs. Pricing is weighted at 15% of total score; technical requirements comprise 100 points. The incumbent, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, continues through March 31, 2027, to ensure transition overlap. Vendors must have an active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration or submit an alternative vendor disclosure form and must comply with Standard Illinois Certifications and Financial Disclosure forms. All services must be performed in the United States unless otherwise authorized. A $15 Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative fee applies to all awarded contracts exceeding $1,000.