Professional services adjustable block program administration 22-RFQ-01

The Illinois Power Agency is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to seek qualified and responsible expert firms to serve as the Program Administrator for the Adjustable Block Program. This renewable energy credit procurement program is expected to significantly expand in scope and volume of project applications due to pending legislative changes. The Agency is looking for Offerors with expertise in areas such as solar energy market models, consumer protections, data management, and website/portal design and management. The selected Program Administrator will be responsible for a range of administrative functions including application approval, project monitoring, consumer complaint resolution, and coordination with the Illinois Solar for All Program. Based on the pending legislation, the Program Administrator's duties are expected to expand to include verifying compliance with new requirements related to prevailing wages, project labor agreements, and equity and diversity standards. The RFQ indicates that the subsequent Request for Proposals will include a 20% goal for businesses owned and controlled by minorities, females, and persons with disabilities. While the incumbent Program Administrator was previously selected in 2018 for up to a five-year term, this RFQ and subsequent RFP represent an opportunity to update the Administrator's role and responsibilities. The contract resulting from this solicitation and RFP process is expected to have a term of up to five years.