Energy and Telecommunications/Broadband Consulting Services

The State of Connecticut, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement Division, is soliciting proposals for professional consulting services to support the Bureau of Energy and Technology within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The contract, identified by solicitation number 26PSX0074A, targets firms capable of delivering advisory, analytical, and policy-based consulting in the areas of energy, telecommunications, and broadband. Services will assist in regulatory participation, policy development, and market analysis but explicitly exclude engineering, architectural design, construction, legal work, and implementation activities. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the CTSource portal by August 19, 2026, and must include Exhibit A (Deliverables Document), Exhibit B (Price Schedule), and relevant Statements of Work, with any additional labor categories documented in a separate .DOCX file. The solicitation does not specify a base contract value, as pricing is structured around fixed hourly rates by labor category with all rates left blank for award determination; payment will be made via ACH or P-Card upon submission of itemized invoices supported by documentation. Contract performance will be governed by a master framework allowing for task-specific Purchase Orders, with the place of performance either on-site at state facilities or remotely as designated. Key personnel must be identified and approved prior to engagement, with strict protocols for substitution—requiring replacement within two business days if unavailable for more than five days and submission of resumes within three days of request. All contractor personnel are subject to mandatory criminal background checks at the contractor’s expense, and the contractor must maintain confidentiality for all state-sensitive information, including PII and restricted records, with obligations extending beyond contract termination. The contractor must certify compliance with state ethics laws, absence of debarment, and no organizational conflicts of interest, while adhering to Connecticut’s Environmentally Preferable Products statute. Rates are capped at 1.5x base for approved overtime, with no additional markups permitted on overhead or profit. The State retains the right to reject proposals, reclassify personnel, or demand replacement of underqualified staff, and all deliverables must conform strictly to specifications outlined in the contract without reliance on federal acquisition standards, as this is a state-level procurement with custom clauses addressing indemnification, non-discrimination, and whistleblower protections.