The Illinois Commerce Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to serve as the Facilitator for the Low‑Income Energy Efficiency Accountability Committee (LIEEAC) North Subcommittee. The vendor will provide comprehensive facilitation, administrative, operational, and fiscal support under direction of the LIEEAC North Regional Subcommittee Leadership and general oversight of ICC staff. Core duties include organizing and managing subcommittee meetings, grant and stipend administration, financial and accounting management, website development and ongoing technical support, and producing required quarterly and annual reports. The contract is a six‑year term (potentially up to ten years with extensions) with a total estimated value of approximately $390,000 and includes a BEP utilization goal of 21 % for certified minority/women/disabled‑person vendors.
• Facilitation of monthly and quarterly meetings, agenda preparation, minutes, and action item tracking.
• Administration of grant applications, award processing, stipend disbursements, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Development, hosting, and maintenance of a public website, including technical support and data security.
• Preparation of policies, procedures handbooks, annual work plans, and transition documentation.
• Compliance with state procurement requirements, including vendor disclosures, BEP goals, and a detailed technical response.