About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance seeks a qualified contractor to deliver the Codes Market Progress Evaluation Report #7. The selected vendor will refine the Codes Program logic model and progress indicators, assess progress on logic model outcomes, develop influence ratings to support code savings modeling, and evaluate NEEA's code influence activities. Work will be performed offsite. Only onshore United States organizations may submit bids. Interested bidders must submit an Intent to Respond form and any questions by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on November 13, 2026. Final proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on December 14, 2026, submitted electronically to NEEA's Point of Contact. NEEA will evaluate proposals based on the experience and qualifications of proposed personnel, firm experience, and execution capability. The estimated budget for the study ranges between $190,000 and $210,000, with cost proposals prepared on a time and materials basis.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
- Solicitation No.
- 53620
Scope of work
- Refine the updated Codes Program logic model and progress indicators
- Assess progress on selected logic model outcomes using progress indicators
- Assess influence activities and assign influence scores for relevant codes
- Submit draft and final work plans in Word format
- Provide draft and final data collection protocols, sample lists, and instruments
- Submit a memo within two weeks of each data collection method completion
- Provide two draft MPER reports and one final MPER report with presentation
- Deliver respondent recruiting screeners and support materials
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The experience and qualifications of the individuals Bidder proposes to execute and manage the project | Not specified |
| The experience of the firm or team of firms making the Proposal | Not specified |
| The capability to execute the plan, including past experience and aptitude for successfully delivering projects on schedule and within budget | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience in evaluating market transformation initiatives, including developing and applying progress indicator frameworks
- Experience designing and implementing mixed-method evaluation studies
- Experience designing and implementing mixed-method research, including analyzing and integrating qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience synthesizing research findings into actionable insights and recommendations
- Strong project management skills, with a history of keeping projects on time and budget
Documents to include with your response
- Intent to Respond Form (Appendix A)
- Executive Summary of Research Design
- Tasks and Deliverables detailed description
- Project Timeline
- Cost Estimate on a time and materials basis broken out by task
- Hourly rate sheet for all proposed project team members with estimated hours by task
- Detailed descriptions of proposed project team structure, past team efforts, and experience
- Statement addressing any planned usage of artificial intelligence (AI)
Key dates
- Intent to Respond Form due
- 11/13/2026
- Deadline to submit questions
- 11/13/2026
- Answers to questions e-mailed back
- 11/19/2026
- Proposals due
- 12/14/2026 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Anticipated award decision
- 12/18/2026
- Delivery of a final report and presentation
- November 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic
- Instructions
- Submit one electronic copy of the proposal to NEEA's RFP Point of Contact by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the due date. An Intent to Respond form must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on November 13, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- From 2027 to November 2027
- Estimated value
- Between $190,000 and $210,000
- Place of performance
- Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington (the Northwest Region)
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate; Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit; Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit; workers compensation and unemployment insurance required by law; Cyber Liability insurance (if required).