Department of Energy Resources - Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program Administration Services - RFR-ENE-2027-013 (2026)
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Christina Moroney-Ebarb
- (617) 626-7341
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources seeks a contractor to assist with grant administration services for the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program under solicitation RFR-ENE-2027-013 and COMMBUYS Bid BD-27-1041-ENE01-ENE01-134960. The scope includes project management, transmission-level energy project review, federal grant compliance monitoring under Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 910, federal grant reporting, budgeting, subrecipient monitoring for projects involving National Grid, Eversource, and Form Energy Inc., and support for the Power Up New England initiative. The estimated value is not to exceed $750,000 with an initial two-year contract term and three one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by December 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by November 12, 2026. Evaluation criteria include bidder qualifications, proposed approach, price, capacity, and team organization.
Bidder Qualifications & Experience, Bidder's Proposed Approach to Meeting the Scope of Work, Price, Capacity & Team Organization
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources seeks a contractor to assist with grant administration services for the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program under solicitation RFR-ENE-2027-013 and COMMBUYS Bid BD-27-1041-ENE01-ENE01-134960.
The scope includes project management, transmission-level energy project review, federal grant compliance monitoring under Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 910, federal grant reporting, budgeting, subrecipient monitoring for projects involving National Grid, Eversource, and Form Energy Inc., and support for the Power Up New England initiative. The estimated value is not to exceed $750,000 with an initial two-year contract term and three one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by December 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by November 12, 2026. Evaluation criteria include bidder qualifications, proposed approach, price, capacity, and team organization.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Bidder Qualifications & Experience
- Bidder's Proposed Approach to Meeting the Scope of Work
- Price
- Capacity & Team Organization
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, Standard Contract Form and Instructions, Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number & Certification (Massachusetts Substitute W-9 Form), Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer
- Submit to
- COMMBUYS portal / Ted Dobbin 100 Cambridge Street, 9th floor Boston, MA 02114
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Energy Resources
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: COMMBUYS portal / Ted Dobbin 100 Cambridge Street, 9th floor Boston, MA 02114. For questions, contact Christina Moroney-Ebarb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christina Moroney-Ebarb at (617) 626-7341. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Bidder Qualifications & Experience, Bidder's Proposed Approach to Meeting the Scope of Work, Price, Capacity & Team Organization" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
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