RFP for Integrated Resource Plan

The City of Vernon’s Public Utilities Department is seeking a qualified firm to develop a 2028 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that meets California state‑wide compliance requirements. The contractor will provide all labor, software, analytical tools, and technical expertise to produce load forecasts, resource portfolio analyses, renewable‑energy and GHG compliance assessments, market scenario modeling, and a complete IRP report with a five‑year transition roadmap. The effort includes stakeholder engagement, delivery of fully editable models, and multiple draft submissions. • Scope covers nine major task areas including load forecasting, resource evaluation, distribution review, renewable/GHG compliance, market scenarios, and final reporting. • Deliverables: Draft IRP (April 2028), Final IRP (September 2028), full editable models, transition roadmap, and stakeholder presentation materials. • Timeline: RFP released July 2026 → pre‑bid conference August 2026 → proposal due September 30 2026 → contract award anticipated November 2026 → project kickoff May 2027 → final IRP September 2028.