Michigan Home Energy Efficiency Rebates Sec. 50121 HER

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide expertise and strategic planning for the Michigan Home Energy Efficiency Rebates program under Section 50121 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive program plan, conducting stakeholder engagement, identifying program design priorities, and preparing the written narratives for the Section 50121 application. Key deliverables include a strategic plan, program design and application development, and implementation planning. The contract term is expected to run from February 27, 2024 to February 26, 2026, with an option to renew for one additional year. Pricing will be firm for the entire contract term, and the State may utilize bidder information to determine fair market value.

The State may consider the bidder's qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran owned business status under Michigan law when evaluating proposals. Bidders must comply with all state and federal funding requirements, including regulations in 2 CFR Part 200. The State reserves the right to disqualify a bidder for failure to follow the RFP instructions or provide complete responses. The expected contract value is not specified, but the State has access to the full amount of early planning administrative funds for this program and is open to alternate pricing schedules from bidders.