About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Connecticut Green Bank seeks proposals from qualified onshore consulting firms or teams to update its Evaluation Framework. The selected contractor will revise program logic models and the Financing Market Transformation Strategy, while establishing updated indicators and processes for monitoring, evaluation, and public reporting of clean energy and environmental infrastructure programs. Work will be performed offsite under a one-year contract term with a goal to complete deliverables by March 30, 2027. Applicants must be USA-based organizations. Proposals must be submitted via email to Eric Shrago at [email protected] no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on November 16, 2026. Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. ET on November 2, 2026, with answers posted on November 9, 2026. Submissions must include a technical proposal limited to 10 pages, staff qualifications, three client references, two to three work samples, proposed not-to-exceed costs with a deliverable breakdown, and a completed State of Connecticut Campaign Contribution Certification. Evaluation is based on Technical Approach (40%), Qualifications and Experience (30%), and Cost (30%).
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Connecticut Green Bank
Scope of work
- Conduct document review and gap analysis of existing Evaluation Framework and related documents
- Engage stakeholders via a workshop with senior management and program staff to clarify and prioritize goals
- Update the Financing Market Transformation Strategy to reflect confirmed goals
- Develop draft portfolio-level and program-level logic models
- Perform indicator assessment and peer benchmarking against industry standards and other green banks
- Provide a recommended indicator set with documented reference sheets, baselines, and targets
- Test logic models, indicators, and KPIs on two selected Green Bank programs
- Prepare the final updated Evaluation Framework
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Approach and Scope of Work | 40% |
| Qualifications and Experience | 30% |
| Cost | 30% |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience developing or updating evaluation frameworks and program logic models
- Experience evaluating market transformation, including financing programs and incentive programs
- Experience designing key performance indicators and data collection protocols
- Experience with benefit costs assessment tests, their development and application
- Experience communicating program results to public audiences, including data visualization
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal signed by an authorized officer
- Company profile and description of services
- Listing of three (3) client references with contact person name and telephone number
- Project approach and schedule to ensure completion by March 30, 2027
- Names, experience, and role descriptions of assigned employees
- Two (2) to three (3) examples of relevant prior work in an appendix or link
- Proposed total cost and cost breakdown by phase and deliverable with hours and hourly rates
- Form W-9 and electronic payment instructions
- Campaign Contribution Certification (OPM Form 1 / SEEC Form 10)
Key dates
- Written questions due
- November 2, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. ET
- Green Bank responses to questions posted
- November 9, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 16, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. ET
- Completed set of deliverables target
- March 30, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to Eric Shrago at [email protected] with the subject line Proposal for Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Consultant. Confidential material must be a separate PDF labeled CONFIDENTIAL.
Contract details
- Term
- Twelve (12) months from the Effective Date
- Estimated value
- Not to exceed quotation proposed by bidder
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Funding
- Public Act 21-115, Public Act 25-173, and Sections 16-245n of the Connecticut General Statutes