DOER RFQ-ENE-2027-011 Municipal Decarbonization Planning Services Request for Quotes - PRF74

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking multiple contractors to provide technical assistance for municipal decarbonization planning services. This rate-based solicitation, identified as RFQ-ENE-2027-011, aims to support municipalities in developing Climate Leader Municipal Decarbonization Roadmaps. These roadmaps must establish greenhouse gas emissions baselines and create pathways to eliminate on-site fossil fuels by 2050, with specific interim targets for 2027, 2030, and 2040. The DOER will assign municipalities to selected contractors on an as-needed basis, and the contract is structured as a three-year agreement with a maximum value of 750,000 dollars, including two optional one-year renewal periods. Contractors are required to schedule an initial meeting with assigned municipalities within 30 business days and complete the resulting roadmap within 90 days of that meeting. Evaluation of proposals will be based on the best value to the Commonwealth, considering the effectiveness of the proposed approach, the likelihood of achieving outcomes, the team's relevant experience, and the proposed hourly rates. All deliverables and project files will be owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Responses must be submitted via COMMBUYS by December 3, 2026, and must include a transmittal letter, an executive summary, and a narrative section adhering to specific page limits.