Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Household Income Verification Services and Platform RFP-2615 (2026)
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation | State of Rhode IslandState · Providence, RI- Due
- Oct 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide household income verification services via a secure platform or customer portal for residents seeking participation in the Affordable Solar Access Pathways 2.0 (ASAP 2.0) Program. The selected firm will be responsible for receiving applicant information, reviewing income documentation, determining program eligibility, communicating determinations, and providing reporting to the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). Services shall be provided at no cost to participating households through a secure, accessible, multilingual verification process. The contract term is 1 year with two optional 1-year extensions, backed by a total budgeted amount of $150,000 for income verification services. Proposals are due by October 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm, with questions due by September 22, 2026. Required qualifications include strict PII handling, data security compliance, and Cyber Risk or Cyber Liability Insurance.
OVERALL EXPERIENCE OF COMPANY & DEMONSTRATED RESULTS: 20, QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL: 20, STRATEGIC THINKING/PLANNING APPROACH: 20, PII HANDLING AND DATA SECURITY: 20, BUDGET APPROACH/COST EFFECTIVENESS: 20, MBE/WBE/DisBE Participation (additional potential points): 6
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Summary
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide household income verification services via a secure platform or customer portal for residents seeking participation in the Affordable Solar Access Pathways 2.0 (ASAP 2.0) Program.
The selected firm will be responsible for receiving applicant information, reviewing income documentation, determining program eligibility, communicating determinations, and providing reporting to the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). Services shall be provided at no cost to participating households through a secure, accessible, multilingual verification process. The contract term is 1 year with two optional 1-year extensions, backed by a total budgeted amount of $150,000 for income verification services. Proposals are due by October 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm, with questions due by September 22, 2026. Required qualifications include strict PII handling, data security compliance, and Cyber Risk or Cyber Liability Insurance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- OVERALL EXPERIENCE OF COMPANY & DEMONSTRATED RESULTS: 20
- QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL: 20
- STRATEGIC THINKING/PLANNING APPROACH: 20
- PII HANDLING AND DATA SECURITY: 20
- BUDGET APPROACH/COST EFFECTIVENESS: 20
- MBE/WBE/DisBE Participation (additional potential points): 6
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- FEIN or Social Security number as evidenced by a W9
- Completed RFP Response Certification Cover Form
- MBE
- WBE
- And/or Disability Business Enterprise Participation Plan form(s)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Rhode Island, RI
- Reported agency
- Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Rhode Island Commerce Corporation | State of Rhode Island?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Rhode Island Commerce Corporation | State of Rhode Island in RI, 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.
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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: "OVERALL EXPERIENCE OF COMPANY & DEMONSTRATED RESULTS: 20, QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL: 20, STRATEGIC THINKING/PLANNING APPROACH: 20, PII HANDLING AND DATA SECURITY: 20, BUDGET APPROACH/COST EFFECTIVEN..." 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: FEIN or Social Security number as evidenced by a W9, completed RFP Response Certification Cover Form, MBE, WBE, and/or Disability Business Enterprise Participation Plan form(s). Review the full document from Rhode Island Commerce Corporation | State of Rhode Island for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rhode Island, RI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.