Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified partner to assist Cuyahoga County in establishing, operating, and strategically managing its newly created county‑owned electric utility. The scope includes feasibility studies, meter installation, integration of microgrids and distributed energy resources, grant‑funding assistance, and advisory services on asset ownership, interconnection, and franchise agreements with municipalities. Respondents must demonstrate at least $1 million in financial capacity and may propose alternative business models, though optional development tasks are not scored in this RFQ. The procurement follows an open competition process with a deadline of 18 Nov 2022 and includes a pre‑qualification teleconference on 20 Oct 2022. No budget or award details are disclosed.
• Core responsibilities: utility set‑up, operational support, strategic planning, DER integration, and grant pursuit.
• Required vendor capacity: $1 M financial capability; full proposal package required by deadline.
• Evaluation focuses on technical approach, experience, and financial capacity rather than a fixed price.