The DCSEU is committed to working with District businesses to help residents and business save money and energy. Throughout each Fiscal Year, which begins October 1 and ends September 30, the DCSEU releases Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitations to Bid (ITBs) for contracting opportunities. See below for current opportunities and check back often for updates.
SOLAR FOR ALL
The District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)’s “Solar for All” program, which kicked off in 2016, is designed to decrease energy costs for thousands of low-income DC families. The DCSEU will implement a new round of “Solar for All” initiatives in FY 2019 that will complement and build upon earlier “Solar for All” awards.
In support of this program, the DCSEU is seeking the following:
In total, the DCSEU’s “Solar for All” work is expected to benefit up to 6,800 income-qualified DC households over the next three years.
- Download CREF RFP
- Download Single Family RFP
- Download December 13 Webinar Presentation
- Listen to December 13 Webinar Recording
- Download the RFP Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS?
All questions must be submitted via email to proposals@dcseu.com by 5:00 p.m. EST, December 17, 2018 and will only be accepted through email submissions.* Telephone calls, faxes, and / or requests for a solicitation will not be accepted or acknowledged. A webinar/conference call to review questions and answers may be scheduled at the DCSEU’s discretion.
Answers to all questions received will be posted (along with the questions) to the DCSEU website no later than 5:00 p.m. EST, December 21, 2018.
*Please see each individual RFP for guidelines on submitting questions.
SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE
The deadline for delivery of responses to this RFP is January 9. 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EST. As stated in Section VI, responses must be submitted electronically to proposals@dcseu.com.
In addition, the financial solvency documents identified in Section VII, must be hand delivered or sent certified mail, signature required to DC Sustainable Energy Utility, 80 M Street SE, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20003 and received by the DCSEU no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on January 25, 2019.
PARTNER LENDERS FOR EEFP 2.0
The DCSEU is inviting proposals from qualified and experienced providers of innovative efficiency finance solutions to participate in the Energy Efficiency Financing Program 2.0 (Program) as a lending partner (Lender). The DCSEU is specifically inviting proposals from organizations that have a demonstrable track record in the single family homes and/or small business customer segments.
QUESTIONS?
All questions must be submitted via e-mail with the subject line “RFP-DCSEU-2018– EEFP Questions” to proposals@dcseu.com.
The deadline for questions was Friday, December 14, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST. Telephone calls, faxes, and/or requests for a solicitation will not be accepted or acknowledged.
SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE
For ease and efficiency of review, the DCSEU has specified the requirements for submitting a response to this RFP. Respondents must follow exactly, and be responsive to, ALL requirements of this RFP. It is the respondent’s responsibility to provide all specified materials in the required form and format. Responses that are not in the required form and format will not be considered.
Responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically to proposals@dcseu.com. The deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. EST on January 4, 2019. Responses received after this deadline will not be accepted.
In addition, the financial solvency documents stated in Section VII, must be hand delivered or sent certified mail, signature required to DC Sustainable Energy Utility, 80 M Street SE, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20003 and received by the DCSEU no later than 5:00 p.m on January 4, 2019.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE PILOT
The DCSEU is seeking experienced energy efficiency Service Providers with the capacity and technical capability to demonstrate and prove transparent, persistent energy savings. Once approved, Service Providers will be included in a list of “DCSEU’s Participating Pay for Performance Partners.” This list will be provided to DCSEU’s customers for their consideration while undertaking energy efficiency efforts.
- Download the RFQ
- Download the Questions & Answers (updated 12/16/2018)
SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE
Respondents may submit proposals at any time during the fiscal year. Applications will be reviewed quarterly or on a case by case basis as resources are available. All responses to the following must be submitted electronically to proposals@dcseu.com with “RFQ-DCSEU-2019–P4PX Response” in the subject line.
FY19 NEGOTIATED COOPERATIVE PROMOTIONS FOR MANUFACTURER-RETAILER AND MANUFACTURER-TURNKEY LIGHTING PROMOTIONS
The DCSEU has released a Request for Proposals for our Retail Lighting Program for the promotion period October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019. Manufacturers are encouraged to submit proposals for stores located within all 8 Wards in the District of Columbia.
SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE
Please complete one workbook per store and send back to mou@dcseu.com.
Proposals will be evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, pending availability of funds.
FY 2019 POTENTIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
The DCSEU has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking Service Providers to potentially provide the DCSEU with service(s) for one or more of the following functional categories of work during Fiscal Year 2019*:
SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE
Responses must be submitted electronically via the DCSEU Contractor Web Portal at portal.dcseu.com.
In order to submit to the web portal, please request a username by filling out the web form.
Responses will be reviewed on a rolling basis as resources and/or funds are available.
If you have any questions about submitting your response, please call toll-free 202-479-2222. In addition, the financial solvency documents stated in Section VI, must be hand delivered or sent via certified mail, signature required to DC Sustainable Energy Utility, 80 M Street SE, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20003 and received by the DCSEU before a review of the submittal can take place.
*Contracts awarded in FY 2019 through this RFQ do not guarantee work.
INSTANT BUSINESS REBATES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The DCSEU is seeking lighting distributors to submit proposals to offer reduced price qualified products at the time of purchase through prescribed incentives provided to qualified distributors by the DCSEU.
Respondents must follow exactly, and be responsive to, all information requested. It is the respondent’s responsibility to provide all specified materials in the required form and format. Interested Service Providers who meet the following criteria listed below must request a Participating Distributor Agreement by emailing proposals@dcseu.com and copying Christian Placencia, Program Manager at cplacencia@dcseu.com.
- Name of business, contact person, and contact information
- Evidence of CBE (SBE) status, if applicable
- Licenses
- Disclosure of any pertinent litigation
Distributors must be:
- Manufacturer-authorized to stock and sell Qualifying Equipment for resale to customers located in the District of Columbia; and
- Maintain a storefront either within the District of Columbia OR within 20 miles of Washington, DC.
RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING PARTICIPATING CONTRACTORS
HVAC Contractors that are licensed in Washington, DC are welcome to apply to be a Participating Contractor. Contractors must be a Participating Contractor in order to offer the DCSEU Residential Heating, Cooling, and Water Heating rebates to their DC residential customers. Interested contractors should email contractors@dcseu.com and submit the following documents. Proposals accepted on a rolling basis.
- Master Gas Fitting and Plumbing license to offer Heating and Water Heating rebates
- Refrigeration/AC license to offer Cooling rebates
The DCSEU will review licenses, and then request the following documents from contractors:
- Signed copy of DCSEU Contractor Participation Agreement
- Signed copy of DCSEU General Confidentiality Guidelines Memo
- Certificate(s) of Insurance
- W-9
- Vendor Intake Form
Please allow 3 business days for documents to be reviewed. Only HVAC equipment installed after the date contractors are enrolled as a DCSEU Participating Contractor is eligible for rebates.