DOER RFQ-ENE-2026-018 Economic Benefits of Solar Study Request for Quotes (PRF74)

This contract involves a study commissioned by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to evaluate the economic benefits of solar energy within the state. The contractor will quantify the historic benefits accrued to date and provide qualitative estimates of future benefits through 2035 and 2050, supporting policy development and solar deployment strategies. The work is to be performed under the statewide contract PRF74, which governs all terms, conditions, and pricing, and is aligned with Massachusetts procurement regulations including 801 CMR 21. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with public records laws, confidentiality, security procedures, and audit rights, with a strong preference for proposals from small, Massachusetts-based businesses participating in the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The procurement process is competitive, based on best value criteria including team qualifications, relevant experience, cost, and supplier diversity commitments, with no explicit weights assigned. The contract is expected to start around January 2026, with a maximum value of $150,000, and deliverables primarily consist of detailed reports and analyses submitted electronically. Proposal submissions must adhere to strict formatting, page limits, and deadlines, and are subject to public records law, with the primary contacts being Samantha Meserve for procurement questions and Ted Dobbin for technical inquiries.