California eProcure #RFQ-25-401

California Energy Commission Seeks Prime Contractor for Energy Code Compliance Evaluation Support

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking a Prime Contractor to lead a multi-disciplinary team for a three-year, $11.5 million contract supporting the Energy Code compliance evaluation program. - Government Buyer: - California Energy Commission (CEC) - Commission Agreement Officer (CAO) and Commission Agreement Manager (CAM) oversee the contract - Scope of Work: - Design and execute methodologically sound evaluations for the California Energy Code - Address statewide data gaps and compliance challenges across seven building categories - Conduct comprehensive field studies, including qualitative and empirical data collection - Develop and validate evaluation methodologies and sampling frameworks - Provide technical assistance for workforce development and jurisdictional funding readiness - Support implementation of recommendations from the California Energy Code Compliance Gap Analysis - Develop tools and frameworks to improve compliance outcomes - Products/Services Requested: - Technical support services for evaluation design, data collection, analysis, reporting, and compliance improvement - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are named; the focus is on professional services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Empirical field data collection and evidence-based analysis - Scalable, methodologically robust evaluation approaches - Retainer contract structure with work assigned via work authorizations - Contract Value and Duration: - Estimated at $11.5 million over three years - Work begins January 1, 2027 and ends December 31, 2029 - Place of Performance: - Statewide in California, with contract administration at the CEC office in Sacramento

Description

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to select a Prime Contractor to lead a team of professional architectural and engineering consultants to provide technical support for the California Energy Code compliance evaluation program. The work includes designing and executing evaluations to address statewide data gaps, improving understanding of compliance challenges, developing evaluation methodologies, supporting enforcement strategies, conducting comprehensive field studies, and identifying compliance implementation solutions. The project aims to establish a technical foundation for future statewide compliance analyses and support policy development and enforcement improvements.

View original listing