State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebate Programmatic Monitoring Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking qualified vendors to provide programmatic monitoring services for the State Energy Conservation Office’s Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate programs, specifically the HOMES and HEAR initiatives. The contract, identified by solicitation number 907-26-1909ANM, requires the successful respondent to ensure full compliance with federal and state guidelines, including Department of Energy policies, 2 CFR Part 200 as amended by 2 CFR Part 910, and applicable federal statutes such as the Federal Funding and Transparency Act of 2006. Core responsibilities include developing and implementing a statistically valid, risk-based sampling methodology, verifying household income eligibility against AMI thresholds, reviewing data integrity for home assessments and rebate calculations, and ensuring adherence to the 20% administrative cost cap. The respondent must also conduct oversight of implementers, validate record retention practices including combustion safety and HVAC commissioning documentation, and submit comprehensive monitoring plans within 30 business days of award. All activities are subject to stringent data security protocols: Federal Tax Information and Personally Identifiable Information must be handled under IRS Publication 1075 standards, with background checks mandatory for personnel accessing sensitive data, no subcontracting of FTI work without prior IRS written approval, and unrestricted inspection rights for the IRS and state agencies with 24-hour notice. The contract term begins on the award date and runs through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods available through September 30, 2031. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2026, with no mailed or hand-delivered submissions accepted. Evaluation will prioritize past performance and qualifications at 40%, compliance with specifications at 20%, reasonableness of cost at 25%, and overall cost at 15%, with additional consideration given to Texas Government Code sections on socioeconomic preferences and vendor performance history through the Vendor Performance Tracking System. Final award will follow the best value standard under Texas Government Code Section 2156.125, and top-scoring respondents may be requested to present operational demonstrations. Financial reporting and audit readiness are governed by 2 CFR Part 200, requiring detailed reimbursement documentation including signed cover letters, VISS forms, disbursement spreadsheets, and itemized invoices on letterhead. The vendor must also maintain SAM.gov registration,