What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer requires legal and regulatory support services for three Regional Energy Networks located in California: the Bay Area Regional Energy Network, Tri-County Regional Energy Network, and Inland Regional Energy Network. The requested scope includes representing the networks before state agencies, providing strategic portfolio recommendations, monitoring relevant regulatory proceedings, and drafting legal briefs, applications, and witness testimony. Only USA-based organizations operating onshore are eligible to bid, and performance of the work will occur offsite. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026. The provided text does not state the submission process, submission deadline, question deadline, evaluation criteria, contract term, or specific budget amount.

Scope of work

Category 1 - Monitoring Regulatory Policy and Reporting
Category 2 - Drafting Legal/Regulatory Briefs
Category 3 - Legal/Regulatory Representation
Category 4 - Strategic Support and Recommendation

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Experience before the CPUC	30%
Regulatory experience with Energy Efficiency	25%
Experience before state agencies on climate related matters	15%
Qualifications and Experience of proposed Key Personnel	10%
Cost Effectiveness as it relates to hourly rates	20%

Minimum qualifications

At least five (5) years of experience with regulatory policy, reporting, and other compliance activities relevant to RENs or local government energy management.
Demonstrate experience in strategic positioning, as demonstrated through prior engagements with state entities and regional energy agencies.
Onshore (USA Organization Only)

Documents to include with your response

Title or Cover Page
Table of Contents
Transmittal Letter
Proposed Work Plan or Approach
Firm's Description and Qualifications
Staff Qualifications and Experience (resumes)
Previous Projects descriptions
At least three references
Work Samples (minimum 3)
Appendix B Resource Rate Schedule

How to submit

Method: Electronic via the agency portal
Instructions: One electronic response uploaded to https://mtc.bonfirehub.com. Hard copy, email, and fax submissions are not accepted.