Power Support Services

The City of Glendale Water & Power is soliciting qualified firms to provide comprehensive Power Support Services under solicitation number 20260716014, with proposals due by September 12, 2026. The contract requires the selected consultant to serve as an agent for GWP, delivering front-office, middle-office, and back-office operational support across energy trading, scheduling in CAISO, EDAM, WECC, and SPP Markets+, power and natural gas portfolio management, credit and risk oversight, settlements, contract administration, and advisory services. The consultant must operate on a 24/7 basis using GWP’s Energy Trading and Risk Management system, performing real-time tasks and day-ahead scheduling on non-business days, while also evaluating renewable energy proposals and supporting long-term acquisition strategies. Performance is centered in Glendale, California, with on-site presence required during implementation, and key milestones include a kickoff on January 25, 2027, system integration by March 1, 2027, a test period beginning May 1, 2027, and full live operations by July 1, 2027. The evaluation of proposals is based on a best-value trade-off approach, with technical approach and understanding weighted at 30%, qualifications and operational experience at 25%, cost at 25%, personnel qualifications at 10%, and operational approach and implementation at 10%. Proposers must demonstrate proven experience in California energy markets, strong cybersecurity practices, and robust business continuity planning. Required attachments include a Professional Services Agreement, Insurance Requirements mandating $1 million per claim and $2 million aggregate professional liability coverage from an A.M. Best A:VII-rated insurer, Public Records Exempt Information, and a Disclosure Campaign Finance Ordinance compliance form. Contractors must adhere to strict remote access protocols via Citrix with multi-factor authentication and network segmentation, and are prohibited from performing work outside the scope without a signed task order from GWP. All submissions must be in PDF format, submitted electronically by September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, with a hard copy delivered to GWP’s Glendale office. Disclosures of executive ownership and campaign contributions are mandatory for contracts exceeding $25,000, and subcontractors performing work above this threshold must also comply with disclosure rules. The contract imposes a professional standard of care aligned with California law and industry norms