RFP-23STC006 Building Readiness Assessment for Installing Zero-Emission Equipment and Appliances in California's Nonresidential Buildings

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract to conduct a Building Readiness Assessment for Installing Zero-Emission Equipment and Appliances in California's Nonresidential Buildings. The objective of this 18-month contract is to better understand the ratio of nonresidential building stock in California that will be technically ready by 2030 to 2050 to install zero-emission equipment and appliances for space and water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and pool heating. The selected contractor will develop the methodology, complete the assessment, characterize nonresidential buildings through a readiness summary, identify strategies needed to make buildings ready, and provide a report and presentation. The total budget for the initial contract is $700,000, with an optional one-year renewal up to $250,000. CARB is interested in proposals that leverage the Proposer's existing software, programming experience, and resources.

This contracting opportunity is limited to the jurisdictions of Sacramento County and Sacramento City. No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are provided. The incumbent vendor is not disclosed. The RFP provides guidance on expected data sources, and all team members are required to sign a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality statement. The revised proposal submission deadline is March 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific, with an anticipated contract start date of May 15, 2024.