Regulatory Rule Development & Policy Advisory

The contract seeks a qualified entity to lead the development of draft rules for the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) frameworks in Colorado, with the goal of creating clear, enforceable regulatory language that reflects proven best practices from other states. The work involves translating operational and safety standards observed in peer jurisdictions into legally viable rules tailored to Colorado’s unique geographic, climatic, and utility infrastructure conditions, ensuring alignment with state energy and public safety objectives. This effort will require deep technical knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks, wildfire risk management, and stakeholder engagement to produce rules that are both effective and implementable. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, associated with management consulting services, by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Public Utilities Commission. Proposals must be submitted by June 26, 2026, and the work is expected to be performed in support of Colorado’s regulatory priorities, though no specific location for performance is designated. The contracting agency, DORA-PUC, is focused on enhancing grid resilience and public safety through proactive policy development, and the selected contractor will play a critical role in shaping the regulatory foundation for future utility operations in high-fire-risk areas.