New Jersey BPU Garden State Energy Storage Program Phase 1 Tranche 2 Bid - QO25120634
Board of Public Utilities | State of New JerseyState · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Aug 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 15 years
- Primary contact
- Brian O. Lipman
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is soliciting bids for 645 MW of transmission-scale energy storage capacity under Tranche 2 of the GSESP. Final bid submissions are due August 7, 2026, following a pre-qualification window.
Incentive price, Nameplate capacity, Capacity Interconnection Rights, PJM interconnection queue ID, Projected installation costs, Evidence of site control, Financial means evidence, Safety and code compliance plan
Bid price, community benefits, project maturity, interconnection milestones, commercial operation date
SUMMARY
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is soliciting bids for 645 MW of transmission-scale energy storage capacity under Tranche 2 of the GSESP. Final bid submissions are due August 7, 2026, following a pre-qualification window.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Bid price
- Community benefits
- Project maturity
- Interconnection milestones
- Commercial operation date
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Incentive price
- Nameplate capacity
- Capacity Interconnection Rights
- PJM interconnection queue ID
- Projected installation costs
- Evidence of site control
- Financial means evidence
- Safety and code compliance plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Registration form
- Milestone Reporting Form
- Site plan
- Engineering procurement and construction agreement
- Scope location
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Board of Public Utilities | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Brian O. Lipman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Board of Public Utilities | State of New Jersey in NJ, 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 Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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 Brian O. Lipman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Incentive price, Nameplate capacity, Capacity Interconnection Rights, PJM interconnection queue ID, Projected installation costs, Evidence of site control, Financial means evidence, Safety and code compliance plan. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Bid price, community benefits, project maturity, interconnection milestones, commercial operation date" 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 15 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Registration form, Milestone Reporting Form, site plan, engineering procurement and construction agreement. Review the full document from Board of Public Utilities | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.