Energy Optimization Programs Services

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Lansing, Michigan, United StatesPosted 7 days agoDeadline: June 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to manage and deliver multiple Energy Optimization programs in Michigan from 2027-2029, including operations, marketing, incentive processing, and data tracking.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have successful track record in achieving documented energy savings with proven efficiency programs for municipal utility companies
Must be able to host a program-tracking database with specified security and compatibility requirements
Must provide last three years of audited financial statements
Must maintain insurance coverages as specified in the Terms and Conditions
Must comply with BWL's Safety Manual
Must have personnel delivering programs located in the greater Lansing region
Must be able to issue incentive checks within 30 days of a completed application

BUDGET

Verified

$6,230,625 – $7,096,068

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP issued: April 30th, 2026

RFP question period ends: May 8th, 2026

RFP question responses posted: May 18th, 2026

Intent to Bid Notification: May 22nd, 2026

Proposals Due: June 30th, 2026

Interview Finalists: August 3rd, 2026 – August 7th, 2026

Contract Finalized: November 1st, 2026

Programs Start: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 8th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Lansing Board Of Water And Light

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will be responsible for implementing twelve distinct Energy Optimization programs for the calendar years 2027 through 2029 for a government authority in Michigan. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive operations support, overseeing customer program delivery, and offering high-level strategic guidance to contractors. The vendor will review and revise proposed measures, implementation plans, milestones, and regularly engage with contractor teams to address strategy and policy matters.

Vendors will also provide financial planning, budgeting, and program delivery support, along with developing and executing marketing strategies. This will involve coordinating press releases, managing social media channels such as Facebook, maintaining an agency website, and approving marketing and advertising content. Additional responsibilities include managing incentive processing, invoice approvals, and ensuring programs are delivered on budget and schedule. The vendor must also recruit, enroll, and support trade allies through seminars, workshops, technical assistance, and site visits.

A precise data tracking system is essential, with requirements to submit accurate monthly and annual reports to measure program success. Quality control and ongoing program evaluation are also expected. The contract term is set for three years.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.