Energy Efficiency Program Solicitations: Resources for Third Parties
SCE seeks innovative program ideas to be designed and implemented by third parties that focus on providing innovative approaches to support and help provide the best chance of achieving shared energy efficiency and state goals at the lowest cost to our customers. SCE is targeting to have at least 60% of our Energy Efficiency (EE) programs operated by third parties by 2022. To meet this goal, various solicitations for program design and implementation have been scheduled to cover a range of sectors. These solicitations include:
- SCE Local EE Solicitations
- Statewide EE Solicitations
Each solicitation will utilize a two-stage bidding process––a Request for Abstract (RFA) stage followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Offers shortlisted at the RFP stage will be invited to Negotiations. All Negotiations between Offerors and IOUs will begin with the CPUC Standard and Modifiable Contract Terms & Conditions.
See below for an overview of the bidding process.
Schedule of SCE Solicitations
ACTIVE
Statewide: Electric Emerging Technology
Sector: Crosscutting
RFP Release: January 5, 2021
RFP Bidder's Conference: January 14, 2021
Deadline for Bidders to Submit Offers: February 18, 2021
SCE Local: Public Sector
RFA Shortlist Notification: February 2021
Estimated RFP Release: April 1, 2021
SCE Local: Agricultural Sector
RFA Shortlist Notification: February 2021
Estimated RFP Release: April 1, 2021
UPCOMING
Statewide: UC/CSU/CCC Higher Education
Sector: Public Sector
Estimated RFA release: February 4, 2021
Statewide: Water/Wastewater Pumping
Sector: Public Sector
Estimated RFA release: March 4, 2021
Schedule of Upcoming Solicitations
IOU schedules are updated at a minimum on a quarterly basis. Please note that each solicitation schedule may vary and is subject to change.
Overview of the Solicitation Process
Bidders are required to self-register their company information for these upcoming SCE EE Solicitation opportunities and be included in the bid list for notifications by visiting the Proposal Evaluation & Proposal Management Application (PEPMA) website. The actual RFA & RFP submissions will be accepted through SAP® ARIBA®. Therefore, bidders will also need to register on the SAP® ARIBA® website as well. Information to register on SAP® ARIBA® can be found below on this page under "Additional Resources".
Please register on PEPMA Prior to a solicitation release in order to receive a bid invitation. Once registered, your company will receive a bid invitation from SCE's Supply Management group with opportunity details and requirements. Bid documents and related information will appear in SAP® ARIBA® at the time.
Process Timeline:
- RFA Release
- Bidder’s Conference
- Abstract Submission Due
- SCE Evaluates & Selects Abstracts
- Bidder Shortlist Notification inviting Bidder to RFP
- RFP Release
- Bidder’s Conference
- Proposal Submission Due
- SCE Evaluates & Selects Proposals
- Bidder Shortlist Notification inviting Bidder to Negotiate
- Negotiations will begin with the CPUC Standard and Modifiable Contract Terms & Conditions
- Final Price Refresh
- SCE Evaluates & Selects Final Offers
- Bidder Contingent Selection Notification
After contract execution, SCE submits a Tier 2 Advice Letter to the CPUC for approval of the contract if the contract is greater than or equal to $5 million and/or 3 years or longer.
Implementation Plans are due 60 days after contract execution or, if applicable CPUC Approval of the Tier 2 Advice Letter.
Additional Resources
Proposal Evaluation & Proposal Management Application (PEPMA)
SAP/ARIBA
We use SAP® Ariba® to manage our procurement activities. All RFA and RFP submissions are accepted through SAP® Ariba®. Third-parties wishing to do Energy Efficiency business with SCE can register online.