Northern California Power Agency - Request for Proposals for Compensation Study - 2026
Northern Calif Power AgencySpecial District · Roseville, CA- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brynna Bryant
- (916) 781-4209
The 30-second brief
The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) seeks qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive represented compensation study for designated represented classifications across multiple facilities and bargaining environments. The study will evaluate external market competitiveness, internal equity, progression relationships, and comparator agency selection, supporting a market-position objective of approximately the 70th percentile of the selected comparator market. Key tasks include benchmark matching, analysis of cash elements, premium pay, progression structures, and providing implementation options. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST, with questions due by October 29, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on California public utility and represented compensation experience, availability and relevance of private-sector comparator data, project approach and methodology, key personnel, relevant project experience, and cost proposal.
Draft compensation study report with preliminary recommendations, Final compensation study report with final recommendations, Presentation of final findings and recommendations to Agency management, Executive leadership, And/or the Commission, Executive summary of findings and recommendations, Electronic copies of all benchmark comparison worksheets, Market data tables, Compensation models, And supporting analyses in Microsoft Excel format, Final presentation materials provided in electronic format
California Public Utility / Represented Compensation Experience (25%), Availability and Relevance of Private-Sector Comparator Data (20%), Project Approach / Methodology (20%), Key Personnel (15%), Relevant Project Experience (10%), Cost Proposal (10%)
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Summary
The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) seeks qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive represented compensation study for designated represented classifications across multiple facilities and bargaining environments.
The study will evaluate external market competitiveness, internal equity, progression relationships, and comparator agency selection, supporting a market-position objective of approximately the 70th percentile of the selected comparator market. Key tasks include benchmark matching, analysis of cash elements, premium pay, progression structures, and providing implementation options. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST, with questions due by October 29, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on California public utility and represented compensation experience, availability and relevance of private-sector comparator data, project approach and methodology, key personnel, relevant project experience, and cost proposal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Draft compensation study report with preliminary recommendations
- Final compensation study report with final recommendations
- Presentation of final findings and recommendations to Agency management
- Executive leadership
- And/or the Commission
- Executive summary of findings and recommendations
- Electronic copies of all benchmark comparison worksheets
- Market data tables
- Compensation models
- Supporting analyses in Microsoft Excel format
- Final presentation materials provided in electronic format
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Exhibit A - Proposal Minimum Information Requirements
- Cover letter
- Client references
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Roseville, CA
- Reported agency
- Northern California Power Agency
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Northern Calif Power Agency?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 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. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brynna Bryant.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Northern Calif Power Agency in CA, 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?
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 Brynna Bryant at (916) 781-4209. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Draft compensation study report with preliminary recommendations, Final compensation study report with final recommendations, Presentation of final findings and recommendations to Agency management, Executive leadership, And/or the Commission, Executive summary of findings and recommendations, Elect. 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: "California Public Utility / Represented Compensation Experience (25%), Availability and Relevance of Private-Sector Comparator Data (20%), Project Approach / Methodology (20%), Key Personnel (15%), Re..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northern Calif Power Agency?
All active and historical solicitations from Northern Calif Power Agency are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Northern Calif Power Agency regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Exhibit A - Proposal Minimum Information Requirements, Cover letter, Client references. Review the full document from Northern Calif Power Agency for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Roseville, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.