RFP Release Date: September 11, 2024
Responses are due October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm Pacific Time.
Request for Proposals Summary
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) are seeking proposals from interested vendors for Customer Demand Flexibility Services. This proposal is broken up into two parts.
In Part 1, the CCAs are each targeting procurement of 5 MW (10 MW in total) or more of existing capacity from customers’ flexible loads in our service areas by 2026 – in the form of market-integrated or load modifying capacity. In Part 2, the CCAs are each seeking service providers(s) with whom to develop an additional 25 MW (up to 50 MW in total) of demand flexibility by 2030. This may be accomplished through a combination of different approaches, including traditional demand response, load-modifying programs, and dynamic pricing.
Respondents may reply to one or ideally both Parts in their submissions. Respondents who are not able to fulfill Part 1 or Part 2 scope are encouraged to team with partners to form a complete proposal. PCE and SVCE may select the same or different vendors out of this process.
RFP Timeline and Instructions
This tentative schedule is provided for the convenience of Respondents but may be subject to change at any time by the CCAs. Any such changes will be stated in an addendum to this RFP or otherwise communicated to Respondents.
Date | Event |
Sept 11, 2024 | RFP issued |
Sept 25, 2024 | Pre-proposal teleconference hosted by CCAs |
Oct 2, 2024 | Deadline for questions from respondents |
Oct 9, 2024 | Question responses posted online by CCAs |
Oct 30, 2024 | Deadline for respondents to submit proposals |
Oct 30 – Nov 20, 2024 | Potential clarification on submitted proposals by CCAs |
Nov 20, 2024 | Selected respondents notified of interview times, if applicable, by CCAs |
Dec 2 – Dec 13, 2024 | Possible interviews of top respondents by CCAs |
Dec 18, 2024 | Anticipated date awardees will be notified by CCAs |
Q1 2025 | Anticipated date SVCE and PCE finalize contracts (to be sent to Boards for approval). |
Q2 2025 | Anticipated launch (will vary by CCA) |
Notes:
- Proposal Review: PCE is collaborating with SVCE in the selection process under this RFP and PCE staff will review submitted proposals alongside SVCE staff. Both entities may request clarifications of submitted proposals by email or phone before November 20, 2024. Prompt responses will be requested.
- Respondents Interviews: SVCE and PCE may choose to conduct in-person/phone interviews of the selected respondents between December 2 through December 13.