RFQ 10208329 - DWR Power Settlement Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 10208329 for Power Settlement Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive technical and functional support for its Power Settlement System. The solicitation covers services spanning from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028, with specific requirements including reviewing California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market changes, developing settlement validations for renewable energy contracts, supporting power purchase agreements, and assisting with reporting and operational support. Bidders must submit proposals by April 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT, delivered to DWR's Procurement Official in Sacramento. The evaluation process will utilize a points-based system with a maximum of 580 possible points, assessing contractor qualifications, staff experience, technical approach, and overall proposal strength. Key evaluation criteria will include technical approach, minimum qualifications, proposed staff experience, and cost competitiveness. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in power settlement processes, renewable energy contract validation, and operational support for complex energy systems.

The RFQ includes provisions for small business participation and optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) involvement, though DVBE participation is not mandatory for this solicitation. The contract has a maximum anticipated budget of $500,000, with DWR reserving the right to increase the contract value by up to 10% for unanticipated tasks. The state maintains flexibility in the procurement process, explicitly reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and select the lowest responsible bidder meeting technical requirements. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their technical capabilities, staff qualifications, and proposed approach to supporting DWR's power settlement processes. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Sacramento County and San Francisco City, indicating a statewide scope of potential service delivery. Interested contractors should carefully review the full RFQ documentation to ensure comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational, and administrative requirements for this procurement opportunity.