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25NS1385 - CA CONNECT CONTRACT OVERSIGHT MANAGEMENT (COM)

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0000040191State & Local

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The California Public Utilities Commission is soliciting contract oversight management support for the California Connect Program under solicitation number 0000040191. The primary objective is to establish an independent oversight function to objectively monitor contractor performance, review deliverables, and identify potential risks or compliance concerns across multiple program contracts. Additionally, the selected provider will support financial validation activities and deliver consolidated reporting and strategic recommendations to the CPUC. This solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026. The project will be performed within the state of California, and interested parties can coordinate with the primary point of contact, Kellie Harris, or access further details through the Cal eProcure portal.

General Info

CPUC seeks independent oversight management support for the California Connect Program.

Agency

California → Public Utilities CommissionView Agency

NAICS

926130 - Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other UtilitiesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(3)

RFP 25NS1385 Secondary - CA Connect Contract Oversight Management

PDF•153 pages•rfp

California Connect COM Evaluation and Scoring Criteria

PDF•4 pages•evaluation-criteria

25NS1385 Cost Proposal Spreadsheet

VNDOPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.SPREADSHEET.SHEET•2 pages•cost-sheet

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 27

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 21

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/21/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyCalifornia → Public Utilities Commission

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

California → Public Utilities Commission

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Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kellie Harris

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The CPUC is seeking contract oversight management support for the California Connect Program. This is to establish an independent oversight function across multiple program contracts that can objectively monitor contractor performance, review deliverables, identify risks or compliance concerns, support financial validation activities and provide consolidated reporting and recommendations to the CPUC across multiple contracts.

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