Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is seeking proposals from qualified energy consultants to conduct a utility-scale energy generation study. The study aims to evaluate rules, regulations, and market opportunities related to power generation to identify strategies for EMWD to reduce its energy reliance on retail electricity providers by 30%, 60%, and 90%. An optional virtual preproposal conference will be held on May 28, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions is June 3, 2026, and the proposal submission deadline is June 25, 2026. Addendum 1 must be signed and dated with the proposal submission. Several supporting documents and exhibits are required for the submission, including a price form, business information, references, and insurance affidavits.
The bid notice states that the close date, which is the deadline for submissions, is June 25th, 2026, 4:00 pm PDT. The bid notice does not specify a deadline for the total delivery of services.
The bid notice states that EMWD is seeking proposals through a competitive process wherein a qualified energy consultant will conduct a utility-scale energy generation study and lead an evaluation of rules, regulations, and market-related opportunities related to power generation of size and scale, that provide long-term benefits for EMWD and its ratepayers. The purpose of this RFP is to identify the most qualified consultant who can conduct and deliver a study that provides EMWD with strategies to reduce its energy reliance on retail electricity providers by 30, 60, and 90.
The bid notice states that EMWD is seeking proposals from a qualified energy consultant. Specific qualification criteria are detailed in the required exhibits, such as Exhibit B (Proposer's Business Information), Exhibit C (Business References), and Exhibit G (Contractors Cal/OSHA Compliance History).
The bid notice mentions an optional preproposal meeting which is a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams, not a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that the questions due date is June 3rd, 2026, 2:00 pm PDT. This is the deadline to submit questions, which can be considered a form of challenge or clarification request.