This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) for programmatic monitoring services for the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates. The services include monitoring the implementation of the HOMES and HEAR programs, analyzing implementer performance, program tracking and reporting, auditing eligibility activities, and ensuring compliance with program guidelines. Key requirements include developing a monitoring plan, using a statistically valid sampling methodology, providing expert guidance, and maintaining communication with SECO. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026. The contract term is from award date to September 30, 2027, with four one-year optional extensions. Respondents must submit proposals electronically via email. Additional documents required include a Hub Subcontracting Plan (HSP) and a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.
The deadline for submission of proposals is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CT. Late proposals will not be considered.
Payments to the successful respondent will be based upon the schedule described in Appendix 1 (Mandatory Price Sheet) and the contract. CPA prefers to process payments no more frequently than on a monthly basis and makes no express or implied warranty whatsoever that any minimum compensation or minimum quantity will be guaranteed under the contract. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
The successful respondent warrants that its performance under the contract shall be conducted conscientiously in a professional and workmanlike manner. Additionally, the successful respondent will provide a one-year, full replacement warranty for all items provided, and any other warranties specified in Section II (Specifications). These warranties begin on the date CPA accepts the requested items and survive beyond the termination, cancellation, or expiration date of the contract.
Proposals will be evaluated under a best value standard, with the following criteria and weights: Respondents past performance, qualifications, and experience (40%), compliance with CPA specifications (20%), cost (15%), and reasonableness of cost (25%).
Respondents must provide a profile describing the size and scope of their operations, prior contracting experience with CPA and other public sector entities, and a statement regarding their financial stability. Vendor reference questionnaires must also be submitted by the references directly to CPA.
In the event of a default or breach by the successful respondent, CPA may require the respondent to pay, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, an amount equivalent to two percent (2%) of the total cost for services or obligations not completed as required by the contract per calendar day of delay.
There is no preproposal conference or preproposal inspection mentioned in the RFP.
The RFP does not explicitly mention a requirement for sample submission for this solicitation.
Respondents may protest any term or condition of this RFP within ten (10) business days of issuance of this RFP, as provided in 34 Texas Administrative Code § 1. 72.