DEP-BPE-NOIA-2026-BEST VALUE GRANT-CERP-TOWN OF ORANGE

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award a Best Value Grant to the Town of Orange to complete energy efficiency upgrades at its wastewater treatment facility, specifically replacing two 50 HP positive displacement blowers with more efficient 35 HP hybrid mixer/turbo blowers. This grant, valued at $188,345, is intended to finalize work initiated under a prior Gap III Energy Grant that was delayed by unexpected equipment failures and change order complications, ensuring the continuity of a nearly completed project with a firm deadline of August 31, 2026. The award is non-competitive, justified by the need to avoid inefficiencies from restarting the procurement process, protect prior public investment, and secure projected annual energy savings of 77,701 kWh and cost savings of $15,059. The grant is funded through the Clean Energy Results Program (CERP), a partnership between MassDEP, the Department of Energy Resources, and the Center for EcoTechnology, and is administered by the Bureau of Planning and Evaluation. Performance must occur at the Town of Orange’s wastewater treatment facility in Orange, Massachusetts, with no formal federal contract clauses, packaging standards, invoicing systems, or detailed inspection procedures specified. While no structured evaluation factors, weighted criteria, or formal representations from the offeror are included, the selection is based on a best value trade-off emphasizing project progress, public benefit, and cost-effectiveness rather than low price. The posting period for this announcement runs from June 26, 2026, to July 9, 2026, with the final contract execution anticipated shortly after, using the same funding amount as the initial Gap III award. All administrative functions, including payment and oversight, are managed by MassDEP’s office in Boston, though no specific contracting officer, COR, or payment office contacts are named. There are no options, delivery terms, or accounting identifiers provided, and the grant is treated as a one-time completion instrument with no extensions or modifications contemplated.