Description
The County of Santa Fe is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a County‑owned public electric utility, emphasizing renewable‑energy options. The work is divided into a rapid 90‑day preliminary assessment (Phase 1) followed by a full‑scale feasibility analysis (Phase 2) to be completed within 365 days of the governing resolution. Deliverables include benefit‑to‑residents analysis, cost and financial‑viability modeling, legal and regulatory review, load‑modeling, case‑study compilation, and public‑engagement workshops, culminating in written reports and board presentations. The contract is structured as time‑and‑materials with a single fully‑loaded hourly rate; no fixed dollar ceiling is disclosed. Preference points are awarded for NM‑resident, veteran, or Santa Fe‑County business certifications, and the firm must meet insurance and living‑wage requirements.
• Conduct Phase 1 (90‑day) legal, technical, community‑interest, and financial‑viability assessment.
• Conduct Phase 2 (full feasibility) including load modeling, valuation pathways, regulatory analysis, renewable‑energy options, and extensive stakeholder outreach.
• Produce written feasibility reports, executive summaries, and public/Board presentations; provide hourly‑rate cost proposal and maintain required insurance and compliance certifications.