Energy Savings Assistance
Programs Solicitations

The Solicitation Process

Overview of solicitation process

This overview of the approach applies to all solicitations listed above. Any deviations or exceptions to the process will be detailed in the specific solicitations. Per D.21-06-015,* we will utilize a single-stage RFP, followed by a two-step selection process.  

Stage 1: Request for Proposal (RFP) 

We’ll release the RFPs through our Solicitation System. In addition, we’ll notify the public through a variety of avenues, including the CPUC service lists for relevant proceedings. A bidders’ conference will be held to answer questions related to the RFPs. And to the extent possible, we may accommodate requests for relevant data from RFP participants to enable them to design and propose the highest quality programs. Proposals will be evaluated by means of qualitative and quantitative criteria.   

Step 1: Bidder Selection

Prior to being fully reviewed and scored, each bidder proposal must pass a minimum compliance review to ensure the following:  

• Bidder eligibility 

• The proposal addresses all requested information 

• The information is accurate, complete, and meets our applicable standards as set out in the Solicitation RFP 

This generally includes providing a complete Contractor Safety Plan and describing how the plan aligns with legislative and regulatory requirements.  Proposals that pass the minimum compliance review will be evaluated using the remaining criteria that are applicable to the RFP. 

Bidders will be evaluated, and based on their evaluated scores, selected Bidders may be invited to interview.   

Step 2: Bidder Interviews 

Selected bidders are invited to answer specific questions and provide presentations during interviews.  

Contract Negotiations 

After Step 1 and 2, and after the interview, a final Bidder(s) will be selected for the opportunity for contract negotiations.   

*D.21-06-015 at 355 and Section 1 of Attachment 4