Town of Penfield Electricity Supply RFP 2023 - Good Energy Community Choice Aggregation
Town of PenfieldCity · Penfield, NY- Due
- Aug 1, 2023
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 18, 2023
- Primary contact
- Javier Barrios
- (212) 741-3052
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Town of Penfield, through its consultant Good Energy, L.P., is soliciting proposals from competitive electricity suppliers for its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. The selected supplier will provide bulk electricity supply to eligible residential and small commercial customers within the municipality who do not opt-out. Scope includes energy, capacity, losses, renewable portfolio standard charges, and ancillary services. Suppliers must quote rates for various terms (12, 18, 24, 36, 48 months) and renewable energy mixes (0%, 15%, 50%, 100%). Required documentation and qualifying questions are due July 28, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. EST, with a specific pricing window on August 1, 2023, between 11:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. EST. The program is expected to commence with the first meter read after December 1, 2023.
Responses to Qualifying Questions, Pricing Worksheet, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, Data Security Agreement compliance, Proof of ESCO PSC approval
Price per kWh and Corresponding Terms, Quality of Response to RFP, Municipal Energy Aggregation Experience, Municipal Opt-Out and CCA Experience, Certification as a Competitive Electricity Supplier in NY, POR-CB Program compliance
SUMMARY
The Town of Penfield, through its consultant Good Energy, L.P., is soliciting proposals from competitive electricity suppliers for its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program.
The selected supplier will provide bulk electricity supply to eligible residential and small commercial customers within the municipality who do not opt-out. Scope includes energy, capacity, losses, renewable portfolio standard charges, and ancillary services. Suppliers must quote rates for various terms (12, 18, 24, 36, 48 months) and renewable energy mixes (0%, 15%, 50%, 100%). Required documentation and qualifying questions are due July 28, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. EST, with a specific pricing window on August 1, 2023, between 11:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. EST. The program is expected to commence with the first meter read after December 1, 2023.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price per kWh and Corresponding Terms
- Quality of Response to RFP
- Municipal Energy Aggregation Experience
- Municipal Opt-Out and CCA Experience
- Certification as a Competitive Electricity Supplier in NY
- POR-CB Program compliance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Responses to Qualifying Questions
- Pricing Worksheet
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Affirmative Action Evidence
- Data Security Agreement compliance
- Proof of ESCO PSC approval
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Appendix A - Compliance Affidavits
- Appendix B - Bid Document Checklist
- Appendix C - Pricing Worksheet
- Appendix D - Sample Opt-Out Letter
- Submit to
- New York, NY
- Scope location
- Penfield, NY
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Penfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 1, 2023. 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: New York, NY. For questions, contact Javier Barrios.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Penfield in NY, 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 Javier Barrios at (212) 741-3052. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Responses to Qualifying Questions, Pricing Worksheet, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, Data Security Agreement compliance, Proof of ESCO PSC approval. 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: "Price per kWh and Corresponding Terms, Quality of Response to RFP, Municipal Energy Aggregation Experience, Municipal Opt-Out and CCA Experience, Certification as a Competitive Electricity Supplier in..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Penfield?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Penfield are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Penfield regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Appendix A - Compliance Affidavits, Appendix B - Bid Document Checklist, Appendix C - Pricing Worksheet, Appendix D - Sample Opt-Out Letter. Review the full document from Town of Penfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Penfield, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.