Risk Assessment for State Energy Security Plan

The Nevada Governor's Office of Energy (GOE) is seeking proposals for a Risk Assessment of the State Energy Security Plan (SESP) through RFP 01GO-S3141, a formal solicitation targeting qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies. The project aims to inform the Risk Mitigation Approach and enhance the reliability and resilience of energy assets, as mandated by Section 40108 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Vendors must develop a detailed risk assessment that addresses physical and cybersecurity threats, supply disruption risks, and response capabilities across electricity, natural gas, and petroleum sectors. Key deliverables include a comprehensive analysis integrating findings from the 2024 Nevada State Energy Security Plan, with specific focus on potential disruptions from events such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and cybersecurity incidents. Proposal submissions are due by February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with all questions required to be submitted through the NevadaEPro system by February 7, 2025. Evaluation criteria will assess demonstrated competence (30%), cost (15%), experience in comparable engagements (20%), expertise of key personnel (10%), and conformance with RFP terms (10%), with an additional 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses.

The contract has a not-to-exceed budget of $50,450.00 and is expected to begin in April 2025, concluding in August 2025, subject to Board of Examiners approval. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the RFP offers a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses, which could provide a competitive advantage for local firms. The project is funded through federal infrastructure legislation and requires compliance with six specific Department of Energy requirements for state energy security planning. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability with $2 million aggregate limits, Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements, and Professional Liability coverage of $1 million per claim. The contract will be executed using Nevada's standard form contract template, which requires approval from the State Board of Examiners and includes provisions for federal funding compliance, detailed scope of work, and standardized attachments defining deliverables and payment schedules.