RFP 10197761 - Power Purchase Agreement

The California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) is seeking proposals for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy and capacity, including attributes used to qualify for Resource Adequacy, and all associated Environmental Attributes, including Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), from a solar PV or wind facility. The required delivery period is between fifteen (15) and thirty (30) years, commencing no later than January 1, 2032. Proposals must be based on a facility with a capacity of at least fifty (50) MWac and no greater than five hundred (500) MWac. Proposals are due by Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PDT and must be submitted to CDWR in Sacramento, California. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as the proposer's experience, financial strength, project progress and deliverability, and price factors including the Effective Rate.

The RFP includes a small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation program, with preference points awarded to proposers that commit to DVBE participation. The state will prioritize certified small businesses and ensure that the application of DVBE incentives does not displace a higher-scoring certified small business. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and the RFP does not specify any incumbent vendors or budget ranges.