This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Sacramento, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The State of California, Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety), is procuring consultant services to assist Energy Safety with developing guidelines for Electric Undergrounding Plans (EUP). Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8388.5 et seq., Energy Safety must evaluate and approve (or deny) EUPs voluntarily submitted by electrical corporations. EUPs must meet certain requirements as set forth in Public Utilities Code section 8388.5 as well as Energy Safetys EUP Guidelines. Energy Safety will develop these EUP Guidelines through a regulatory process that includes stakeholder engagement as well as input from the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board. The anticipated term of the contract will be for three (3) years. A Proposer must be registered with the State of California, Secretary of State, if required by law. Pursuant to Military and Veterans Code Section 999.5, subdivision (a), an incentive will be given to Bidders who provide at least 1% DVBE participation on the contract. The incentive shall be between 1% and 5% of the total possible available points, not including points for socioeconomic incentives or preferences. Question Deadline 02/23/2024 at 5:00 PM PT Questions regarding the certification approval process should be directed to the OSDS. However, if you have questions regarding this RFP please contact the below listed Acquisition Analyst. Please note that verbal information given will not be binding on the State unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum to this RFP. Melissa Jones, SSM I, Office of Business and Acquisition Services, DGS, 279-946-8230, Melissa.Jones@dgs.ca.gov The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.