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UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IMPACT EVALUATION
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Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct an independent evaluation of its Universal Service programs through a Request for Proposals numbered 35899, issued on June 30, 2026, with proposals due by July 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via the pgw.procureware.com portal. The evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and impact of PGW’s Customer Responsibility Program and CAP payment plan, including analysis of service terminations, collection costs, funding sufficiency, and whether the appropriate population is being served. The selected vendor must be capable of formulating research questions, collecting and analyzing data from PGW systems and personnel, and delivering a comprehensive impact evaluation report with actionable recommendations. Key deliverables include an initial draft by June 1, 2027, a final report by September 1, 2027, and filing with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission by November 1, 2027. Proposals must be submitted as a single searchable PDF file named PROPOSER_RFP_35899.PDF, and must be structured into seven distinct tabs covering the transmittal letter, scope of work, pricing, proposer information, qualifications and experience with resumes and references, prior work examples in low-income utility assistance programs, and required disclosure forms. All proposals must include hourly rates for all professionals, and personnel must have an economics background with preference for a PhD in economics or equivalent. The contract, estimated to last two years with an option for a two-year extension, will be performed in Pennsylvania under the laws of the Commonwealth. Proposers are subject to strict compliance requirements including insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for commercial general liability, $2,000,000 for professional and cyber liability, $1,000,000 for automobile liability, and $1,000,000 in employers’ liability, all with minimum A.M. Best ratings of A-. They must also indemnify PGW, PFMC, and the City of Philadelphia, comply with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws including Title VII, ADA, and Title IX, and maintain an affirmative action policy. Proposers must authenticate their qualifications, truthfulness of submission, and absence of conflicts of interest, and disclose demographic data regarding MBE/DBE
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NUMBER 35899 TITLE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IMPACT EVALUATION AVAILABLE DATE 6/30/2026 2:00 PM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 7/8/2026 2:00 PM DUE DATE 7/22/2026 2:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION LI.DENG@PGWORKS.COM BID TYPE RFP BILL TO Appoinvoices@pgworks.com, 800 W. Montgomery Ave - Attn: Accounting, Philadelphia , Philadelphia PA 19122 US SHIP TO North Operations Center, 5000 Summerdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 US DESCRIPTION
Notice is hereby given that Philadelphia Gas Works (“PGW”) will receive sealed proposals on or before July 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, via pgw.procureware.com, for a vendor to provide an independent evaluation of PGW’s Universal Service programs.
This document outlines PGW’s objectives, describes the general characteristics of the services to be provided, and (without being exhaustive) outlines the principal obligations of PGW and the selected Proposer.
Questions concerning this Request for Proposals shall be directed in writing to PGW via pgw.procureware.com. Proposers may not contact PGW personnel regarding this RFP other than through pgw.procureware.com.
1.1 Schedule of Events
The projected schedule of events for this Request for Proposals is as follows:
Issue Date of the RFP.................................................................. June 30, 2026
Questions and requests for clarification or information must be received, via pgw.procureware.com, by 2 p.m............... July 8, 2026
Non-Mandatory Telephone Conference, 10:00 a.m..................... July 14, 2026
Procureware registration deadline................................................ Not later than 3 business
days before Proposal Submission Due Date
Proposal Submission Due Date - Proposal must be received, via pgw.procureware.com
as required by Section 3.1.2,
by 2:30 p.m................................................................................... July 22, 2026
Finalist Presentation...................................................................... Week of August 3, 2026
Contract Start Date....................................................................... As soon as possible after
proposer selection and
contract negotiation
The Non-Mandatory Telephone Conference is scheduled for on July 14, 2026, to answer questions and requests for clarification. Proposers who choose to participate via conference call should dial as follows:
Call In Number: +1 267-857-3813, Conference ID: 955 022 842#
These dates are estimates only and PGW reserves the right to alter this schedule as it deems necessary or appropriate.
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 7/8/2026 2:00 PM BID EVENTS (1 record) TITLE ATTENDANCE REQUIRED TO BID DESCRIPTION LOCATION REGISTRATION CUTOFF DATE EVENT START DATE EVENT END DATE CANCELLED ATTACHED FILE FILE DESCRIPTION Non-Mandatory Telephone Conference No The Non-Mandatory Telephone Conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 14, 2026, to answer questions and requests for clarification. Proposers who choose to participate via conference call should dial as follows: Call In Number: +1 267-857-3813, Conference ID: 955 022 842# 7/14/2026 10:00 AM 7/14/2026 11:00 AM No
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