Description
The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking a vendor to provide engineering studies for the Power Forward Initiative, which aims to support alignment of Massachusetts' energy infrastructure with its urgent housing needs. The initiative provides timely information on grid capacity and grid connection costs through advanced grid studies. The selected vendor will be required to conduct technical analysis of grid capacity and provide grid connection timelines and cost estimates. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that offers the best value to the Commonwealth.
Key aspects of the project include:
• The vendor will be required to conduct engineering studies for municipalities in Massachusetts.
• The studies will provide grid connection timelines and cost estimates.
• The vendor will be required to work with National Grid and Eversource to conduct the studies.
• The contract will be awarded for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional year.