Universal Service Programs Impact Evaluation

The government authority in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requires a vendor to conduct an impact evaluation of its universal service programs. The agency manages natural gas service for approximately 502,000 active accounts within the city, utilizing a network of 6,000 miles of gas mains and services. This evaluation will help the agency assess the effectiveness and reach of its assistance programs for these accounts. The scope of work involves performing the impact evaluation offsite over a contract period of two years. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. The agency will host a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on July 14, 2026, to discuss the project details. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than July 8, 2026. The evaluation criteria and specific proposal submission deadlines are outlined in the agency's formal solicitation documents.