RFP-26-501 HOMES Pay for Performance Statewide Implementer
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The State of California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission is seeking a single Statewide Implementer (SWI) to manage the HOMES Pay for Performance (P4P) Program. The selected SWI will be responsible for deploying over 90 million dollars in rebates for homeowners to upgrade energy equipment and appliances. Key responsibilities include program design and planning, recruiting and managing Aggregators and Energy Contractors, handling day-to-day operations such as rebate applications and payments, and conducting measurement and verification of energy savings. The contract includes a target budget of 16.5 million dollars, with specific milestone payments capped at 1.5 million dollars.
The award will be granted to the responsible bidder with the highest score, provided they achieve a minimum passing score of 70 percent. Evaluation is based on technical proposals and cost criteria, including labor scenarios and unit deliverables. The period of performance is contingent upon the Energy Commission's HOMES Award. Bidders must provide various certifications, including GenAI disclosures, and may claim preferences for small businesses or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Performance is monitored through virtual and third-party on-site inspections, with a strong emphasis on geo-locational data for address verification and adherence to federal and state labor and non-discrimination standards.
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California seeks a Statewide Implementer to manage the HOMES Pay for Performance program.
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HighAI Summary for Attachment 13: Samples of Messaging and/or Marketing Materials: This document serves as a template/instruction for Attachment 13 of RFP-26-501. It directs bidders to provide samples of messaging and marketing materials from previous programs to support the Technical Evaluation Criteria, noting that these uploads do not count toward the team qualifications page limit.
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HighAI Summary for Attachment 14: Resumes: This document is Attachment 14 of RFP-26-501, providing instructions for the submission of personnel resumes. It directs bidders to follow the Technical Proposal Bidder Response Form and specifies a limit of two pages per resume for upload into ECAMs.
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HighAI Summary for Attachment 20: CCR P4P Utility Data Background: This document provides technical background information regarding utility data available through California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 20, Section 1353. It details the reporting cadence, regulatory updates (Phase 3), and the specific datasets available within the CEC's Snowflake data warehouse for the HOMES Pay for Performance (P4P) Statewide Implementer (SWI) to use for screening and M&V.
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HighAI Summary for Attachment 5: CCC Contractor Certification: A California State Contractor Certification document (CCC 04/2017) requiring bidders to certify compliance with various state laws, including nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace requirements, NLRB compliance, pro bono legal services, and conflict of interest regulations.
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HighAI Summary for DGS/PD 526 Bidder's Summary of Contract Activities and Labor Hours: This document is a State of California DGS/PD 526 form used to report projected contract labor hours. It is specifically required for bidders seeking preferences under the Target Area Contract Preferences Act (TACPA), GC § 4530 et seq., for contracts exceeding $100,000. The form captures labor hours for administration, receiving, order processing, shipping, and transportation to determine if the bidder meets the required percentage of labor performed in economically distressed areas.
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HighAI Summary for HOMES Pay for Performance Statewide Implementer RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the California Energy Commission for a Statewide Implementer for the HOMES Pay for Performance program.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 07 Budget Forms: This document consists of budget templates and instructions for RFP-26-501. It includes category budget forms, task budget sheets, and detailed guidance for prime bidders and subcontractors regarding cost categories (labor, fringe, travel, equipment, materials), profit limitations, and the use of Energy Commission funds. It specifies a total budget target of $16.5MM and outlines the requirements for rate caps and GAAP/OMB compliance.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 12: Technical Proposal Bidder Response Form: This document is a response template (Attachment 12) for bidders submitting technical proposals for the HOMES P4P program. It outlines the specific evaluation criteria, page limits, and required content for six key sections: Team Qualifications, Utility Meter and Billing Data approach, Reservation and Payment Processing, SOW/Program Implementation, Team Structure, and a Qualitative Task-Based Budget Narrative.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 15: Generative AI Disclosure Form (CEC-50): A mandatory disclosure form (CEC-50) for RFP-26-501 (HOMES Pay for Performance) requiring bidders to declare the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in their proposals. The document defines reportable GenAI use and requires certification of the impact of AI on deliverables to ensure risk management for the State.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 1: Contractor Status Form: A mandatory Contractor Status Form for bidders responding to RFP-26-501 for the Energy Commission. The document collects bidder legal information, entity type, small business and DVBE certifications, and critical certifications regarding information security, federal compliance, and terabyte-scale data processing capacity. Failure to answer 'yes' to specific screening questions results in disqualification during Stage One Administrative and Completeness Screening.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 2: Darfur Contracting Act Certification: A mandatory certification form required for bidders/proposers under Public Contract Code section 10478. It requires the entity to certify whether they are a 'scrutinized company' based on business activities outside the United States to determine eligibility for the procurement.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 4: Bidder Declaration: This document is Attachment 4 (GSPD–05–105) for solicitation RFP-26-501 from the State of California Department of General Services. It consists of a Bidder Declaration form and accompanying instructions used to identify prime bidder certifications (MB, SB, NVSA, DVBE) and detail the use of subcontractors, including their certifications, the work they will perform, and their percentage of the bid price.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 6: Client References and Past Projects Information: This document is Attachment 6 of RFP-26-501, providing a standardized form for bidders and subcontractors to submit client references and past project information. It requires prime bidders to provide three references and subcontractors to provide two, along with a detailed list of past agreements with the CEC and other public entities from the last five years.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 8 - Standard Agreement Example and Scope of Work: An example Standard Agreement (STD 213) and Exhibit A Scope of Work for the California Energy Commission's HOMES Pay for Performance program (RFP-26-501). The document includes a detailed Schedule of Deliverables (Exhibit A-1) covering agreement management, program design, and aggregator/contractor management, specifying tasks, deliverables, and due dates.
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HighAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Proposal Submittal Checklist: Attachment 16 for RFP-26-501, providing a comprehensive proposal submittal checklist for bidders. It outlines required documents, including contractor status forms, certifications (Darfur, Iran, Civil Rights, Anti-Lobbying), budget forms, technical proposal response forms, and resumes, along with specific formatting and submission instructions via ECAMs.
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LowAI Summary for Attachment 17: Small Business Certification: A supporting document for RFP-26-501 requiring bidders to submit a formal Small Business Certification from the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) to qualify for small/microbusiness preferences.
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LowAI Summary for DGS PD 843 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations: A State of California Department of General Services (DGS) form (PD 843, Rev. 9/2019) used by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) to declare their status as a non-broker or agent and to certify ownership percentages for equipment rentals in accordance with Military and Veterans Code Section 999.2.
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LowAI Summary for Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Mitigation Plan Sample Responses - HOMES Rebate Program: Published June 2026, this document provides sample responses and guidance for states developing their required Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Mitigation Plan for the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebate Program under IRA Section 50121. It serves as a template to help states meet DOE requirements for detecting and deterring grant fraud, managing consumer feedback, and ensuring program integrity.
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LowAI Summary for HOMES P4P Solicitation ECAMS Application Guide: A instructional slide deck providing step-by-step guidance for applicants on how to use the Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) to apply for the HOMES P4P Solicitation. It covers navigating the dashboard, locating the solicitation, completing application fields, uploading attachments, and the submission/recall process.
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LowAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 09: Iran Contracting Act Form: A certification form required for vendors bidding on State of California contracts of $1,000,000 or more. The document requires vendors to certify they are not engaged in investment activities in Iran per Public Contract Code sections 2202-2208, or provide proof of an exemption.
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LowAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 10: California Civil Rights Law Certification: A certification form required for bidders or proposers for contracts of $100,000 or more, certifying compliance with the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act per California Public Contract Code section 2010.
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LowAI Summary for RFP-26-501 Attachment 11: Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification: Attachment 11 of RFP-26-501, providing the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification per 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. This document requires bidders for awards exceeding $100,000 to certify that no Federal appropriated funds were used to influence government officials in obtaining the award.
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LowAI Summary for STD 830 Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference Request: This document is a State of California Standard Form (STD 830, Rev. 05/2022) used by bidders to request preferences under the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) for goods and services solicitations. It allows California-based firms to claim worksite preferences (5%) and workforce preferences (1% to 4%) if the contract exceeds $100,000 and specific labor hour thresholds are met in designated distressed areas.
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State of California RFP-26-501 HOMES Pay for Performance Statewide Implementer Tender # 0000040813 Closing Date : 01/22/2027 at 23:59 PM Contact: Diana Grady Email: contact@example.gov Details: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a single Statewide Implementer (SWI) responsible for implementing the HOMES Pay for Performance (P4P) Program. With oversight from CEC, the SWI will be responsible for deploying over $90 million in rebates for homeowners to upgrade their energy equipment and appliances. The SWI will support CEC with program design and planning; recruit, manage, train and support Aggregators and Energy Contractors; manage the day-to-day functions of the program, including data collection, rebate applications, rebate payments, and program reporting; and conduct measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings. Disclaimer: This bid is researched and provided for information purposes only. To participate in this bid opportunity, interested vendors are sometimes required to register on the State of California's website. Please refer to the originating organization for any information relating to this. Direct all queries pertaining to the language, the content or any missing or inaccurate information within this abstract to its originator, as indicated in the advertisement. Note: When you click on the link below, a new window will open to the site where you can locate more information regarding this bid. You may need to search the site to locate the bid. View Bid Information Biddingo.com is not responsible for the contents of the third party site and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third party web sites. If you decide to access them, you do so at your own risk.
