DOER RFR-ENE-2027-013 Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program Administration Services

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking a contractor to provide administration services for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, specifically supporting Topic Area 2 of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant. The primary objective is to assist DOER in its responsibilities as the grant recipient, which includes implementing and supporting the Power Up New England oversight board as the project's governance structure. The estimated value of the procurement is not to exceed 750,000 dollars, with funding contingent upon the availability of federal funds. The selection process is based on bidder scores evaluating the proposed approach to the scope of work, price reasonableness, and the bidder's capacity and team organization. Awardees must comply with extensive federal and state regulations, including Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, DOE financial assistance requirements under 2 CFR Part 910, the Build America Buy America Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict reporting standards, maintain a cybersecurity plan, and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). All bids must be submitted electronically via the COMMBUYS portal by the December 8, 2026, deadline.