What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks legal advisory services for energy tax credits. This includes assistance with IRS Energy Tax Credits and federal funds, such as Appalachian Regional Commission funds. The selected law firm will ensure energy tax credits are properly substantiated, legally eligible, and promptly realized. They must also be defensible during IRS review or audit. Services will focus on advice for all processes, procedures, and projects using IRS Tax credits for Federally Funded Projects related to battery energy storage system development.
Scope of work
- Pre-RFP due diligence and tax credit strategy memorandum
- Review and enhancement of vendor RFP procurement documents
- Legal and tax compliance evaluation of vendor RFP responses
- Contract review and negotiation support with selected vendors
- Ongoing compliance and risk management guidance
- Direct Pay support and pre-filing registration guidance
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Section 48E Experience | 40% |
| Battery Project Experience | 25% |
| Proposed Approach and Methodology | 15% |
| Key Personnel and Team Qualifications | 10% |
| Cost | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Direct experience advising on Section 48E energy tax credits
- Direct experience advising on battery energy storage system projects
Documents to include with your response
- Law Firm Overview and Relevant Experience
- Relevant Project Experience with client references
- Key Personnel and Project Team details
- Proposed Approach and Methodology
- At least three (3) references from similar projects
- Proposed Fee Structure
- Non-collusion certification
- Debarment certification
- Open Records/trade secret identification
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs Civil Rights Compliance Certification Form
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic submittal via email
- Instructions
- Submit via email to Tena Porter at [email protected] with the RFP Title and RFP Number in the email subject line. No hardcopy submittal is required. Proposals must fit within a 20-page limit, excluding example documents.
