Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide professional services for the development and design of a county‑wide utility microgrid. The consultant will create procurement and legal documents, perform regulatory and technical analyses, develop financial evaluation tools, and establish a methodology for awarding microgrid concessions. The scope includes both the initial RFQ‑phase consulting work and optional follow‑on services as a “Technical Owner’s Advocate” for up to three additional years. Eligibility is limited to Cuyahoga County‑certified small‑business enterprises, and only “Plan Holders of Record” may submit proposals. The solicitation was issued on September 20 2021, with a pre‑qualification conference on September 30 2021 and a bid deadline of October 20 2021. No budget amount was disclosed; pricing is to be proposed by the respondents. The contract was ultimately awarded (status Awarded), though the winning vendor is not identified in the supplied documents.
• Scope: consulting on microgrid design, regulatory compliance, financial modeling, and RFP preparation.
• Eligibility: Cuyahoga County Small‑Business Enterprise certification required; plan‑holder restriction applies.
• Key dates: RFQ issued 9/20/21, pre‑qualification call 9/30/21, submission deadline 10/20/21 11:00 am.
• Potential extension: up to three additional years for technical owner‑advocate services.
• No disclosed contract value; pricing to be submitted by bidders.