Description
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is establishing a pool of qualified consulting firms to provide technical, economic, policy, and environmental analysis services on a “flexible energy” basis. Qualified firms will sign a zero‑dollar umbrella agreement and later receive individual Task Work Orders (TWOs) for specific projects. The solicitation covers twenty support areas ranging from electric system analysis to life‑cycle assessment, macro‑economic modeling, health‑impact research, and social‑dimension studies. NYSERDA will evaluate proposals twice per year, may cap the number of firms per support area, and will award work via mini‑bids, direct awards (≤ $50 k), or based on specialized capability. Compensation is hourly‑rate based (rates submitted in Attachment A) plus allowable expenses; no guaranteed overall funding, and cost‑share may be required on a per‑TWO basis.
• Creates an indefinite‑delivery, task‑order “pool” contract (effective Jan 2024 – Jan 31 2029).
• Open‑enrollment submissions allowed until Dec 31 2026 (3 pm ET); earlier round deadlines also listed.
• Payment is on a fully‑burdened hourly‑rate schedule (direct & indirect) with a “not‑to‑exceed” ceiling per TWO.
• Twenty distinct technical support areas; firms may submit up to two proposals covering any combination of areas.
• Award process involves a scoring committee, possible caps per area, and mini‑bid or direct award mechanisms.