OER Solar Quality Assurance Study and Report

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) is soliciting proposals under RFP27007093 for a Quality Assurance Study and Report on Renewable Energy Growth Program solar installations completed during the 2026-2028 program years, with questions due November 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST and proposals due November 19, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. EST. Small Business Enterprise participation is scored in evaluation rather than reserved for certified firms, so the requirement operates as a weighted factor, not a set-aside.

Vendors must submit separate technical proposals, cost proposals, and ISBE participation plans. Small Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/DisBE) participation is scored, and vendors must meet or exceed their proposed utilization rates throughout the contract term. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit and cost, and the lowest-cost proposal receives 100 percent of available cost points, with other vendors scored proportionally. The source does not assign weights to the technical and cost components.

The consultant will analyze the installations, then prepare and present a report to OER. Required insurance includes general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers compensation of $100,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability/errors and omissions of $2,000,000. Vendors must be registered in Ocean State Procures and comply with the State General Conditions of Purchase, which become the contractual terms upon purchase order issuance.

The initial contract period begins approximately January 2027 and runs three years, with possible renewal for up to two additional 12-month periods at the State's discretion based on vendor performance and fund availability. The State withholds a contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual contract spend. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures before the deadline, and late submissions will not be accepted. Proposals become public records unless marked confidential under Rhode Island law.