Electric Grid Capacity Engineering Studies

The contract requires engineering assessments to determine the electric grid’s capacity to support new housing developments, focusing on evaluating existing infrastructure and identifying potential constraints for integration. The scope includes estimating connection timelines and providing preliminary cost projections with a specified accuracy range of ±50% or -25%, reflecting the early-stage nature of the evaluations. Work must be conducted to support planning efforts for upcoming residential projects, ensuring utilities can anticipate load demands and necessary upgrades well in advance. The solicitation is a subcontract under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. It was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026. Performance is expected to be centered in Boston, specifically at the address associated with zip code 02114. While no specific point of contact or set-aside designation is provided, the requirement is tied to state-level energy planning and infrastructure development initiatives in Massachusetts.