RFP #2026009 North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance Services

Northern Wasco County People's Utility District is requesting proposals for North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance assessment, program development, and ongoing compliance support services under RFP #2026009, with proposals due October 30, 2026.

The scope includes NERC compliance assessment, compliance program development, and ongoing technical support to maintain the District's NERC compliance status throughout the contract term. The District will evaluate proposals on vendor qualifications, relevant experience with NERC compliance programs, technical approach, and proposed service delivery methods, with emphasis on demonstrated expertise in reliability standards implementation and compliance management within the utility industry.

The contract will be structured as a Personal Services Agreement with compensation on a time-and-materials or fixed-price basis as specified in the proposal. Pricing is firm for the initial twelve months, after which the contractor may request a rate adjustment with at least ninety days' notice and supporting documentation; approved adjustments are limited to the lesser of the annual Consumer Price Index increase or three percent. The District reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice.

The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, commercial general liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000. The contractor is classified as an independent contractor and must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements for workers in The Dalles, Oregon. All work products and deliverables become the property of the District. The agreement is governed by Oregon law with venue in Wasco County Circuit Court.