Electrification Planning Strategy and Heat Resiliency Neighbourhood Engagement Service

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

San Jose, California, United StatesPosted 30 days agoDeadline: April 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider for a three-year electrification planning and heat resiliency neighborhood engagement strategy in California, focusing on outreach, education, and stakeholder coordination among heat-burdened communities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an active System for Award Management (SAM.gov) account
Must adhere to California Energy Commission and Federal terms and conditions
Must have 501(c)(3) status (preferred)
Must be able to provide multi-lingual interpretation and translation (Spanish is a minimum)
Must provide at least three letters of recommendation referencing experience with similar scopes of service within the past five years
Must provide a detailed line-item budget and budget narrative

BUDGET

Verified

$167,500

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issuance of RFP: April 7th, 2026

Pre-proposal Conference: April 16th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: April 20th, 2026

Response to Written Questions/RFP Addendum Posted: April 22nd, 2026

Submission of Proposals: April 27th, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: April 29th, 2026 to May 14th, 2026

Conduct Oral Presentations/Demonstrations: May 18th, 2026

Selection of Finalist(s): May 26th, 2026

Issue Notice of Intent to Award: May 29th, 2026

Negotiations: June 1st, 2026 to June 12th, 2026

Contract Approval and Execution: June 2026

Commencement of Contract: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 20th, 2026

Issuing Agency

County Of Santa Clara

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood engagement strategy to support electrification planning and enhance heat resiliency within heat-burdened communities in California. Responsibilities include collaborating on the launch of a neighborhood electrification planning project and a portable electric appliance initiative, with tailored outreach and engagement strategies focused on the pilot neighborhoods.

Engagement methods may involve door-to-door outreach, focus groups, community ambassadors, demonstration workshops, and other inclusive tactics. The vendor will coordinate with organizations such as SVCE, the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), and neighborhood associations to review and refine the engagement strategy. The contract also encompasses the execution of engagement activities and events, emphasizing equitable participation and volunteer opportunities for local residents.

Educational efforts will target pilot neighborhood residents through the development of example home electrification plans and customized fact sheets, distributed via mailings and direct outreach. The contract term is three years, including collaboration on event support and ongoing stakeholder engagement. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026, and questions are due no later than April 20, 2026.

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