The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) is soliciting proposals from energy consulting firms to perform reviews of California Utility Allowance Calculator (CUAC) submissions at placed-in-service stage and provide technical assistance to CUAC reviewers and committee staff, not including CTCAC applicants. In addition, the firm selected will assist CTCAC in providing policy and analysis when directed by Committee staff. The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) is soliciting proposals from energy consulting firms to perform reviews of California Utility Allowance Calculator (CUAC) submissions at the placed-inservice stage for new construction and for those existing properties eligible to utilize the CUAC. Contractor will also work with CUAC reviewers and committee staff in providing policy guidance and technical assistance when requested by CTCAC staff. The technical assistance will include the CUAC tool and overall sustainable building, energy efficiency and energy generation in affordable multifamily housing. Policy guidance will include briefing CTCAC staff on changes to California building and energy codes that impact affordable multifamily housing. Contractor will also monitor and advise CTCAC staff on changes in utility tariffs that could affect utility allowance estimates. Contractor will submit a log to CTCAC evidencing number of hours worked. If you have any questions related to this solicitation or should you need any clarifying information, please contact Phyllis Blanton via email at phyllis.blanton@treasurer.ca.gov. In the opinion of CTCAC, this RFP is complete and needs no further explanation. However, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, contact Phyllis Blanton at phyllis.blanton@treasurer.ca.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. PT on March 18, 2024. The term of this agreement will be from May 1, 2024 (or upon approval by the Department of General Services, whichever is later) through April 30, 2027 for a dollar value not to exceed $375,000 for three years with an option to extend the contract for one additional year for a dollar amount not to exceed $125,000. The awarding agency reserves the right to reject all proposals. The agency is not required to award an agreement. A five percent (5%) preference will be applied to certified small business firms submitting proposals. To obtain the preference, firms must be certified as a small business at the time the bid is submitted. The firm Must include an updated copy of their Small Business Certification to obtain the preference. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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