Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of Energy Optimization Programs
BWL seeks a qualified contractor for independent evaluation, measurement, and verification of its 2026–2029 energy optimization programs. Proposals due August 13, 2026; must be submitted via IonWave. Scope covers impact and process evaluations for electric and gas efficiency and demand-side management programs.
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The Board of Water and Light (BWL) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the furnishing of evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) services for its energy optimization programs. The scope of work covered by this RFP includes services for the program period 2026–2029. BWL seeks a qualified contractor to conduct rigorous, independent evaluations that measure the energy savings, demand reductions, and non-energy impacts of its portfolio of energy efficiency, demand response, and other demand-side management programs. The work is intended to support regulatory compliance, program planning, and continuous improvement of BWL’s Energy Optimization Plan.
The selected contractor will be responsible for developing evaluation plans, conducting process evaluations, impact evaluations, and market characterization studies. The work includes verifying reported savings, performing site visits, collecting and analyzing data, and producing reports for each program year. The contractor must have proven experience in EM&V of electric and natural gas energy optimization programs, familiarity with Michigan energy optimization rules and guidelines, and the ability to apply industry-standard protocols such as those from the Uniform Methods Project (UMP) and International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP).
Key dates for this solicitation are as follows: the RFP was issued on July 2, 2026; questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET; proposals are due by August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the IonWave portal; email submissions will not be accepted. BWL reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive irregularities, and accept any proposal in whole or in part as best serves the utility’s interests.
All required bid documents, including the complete scope of work, BWL’s Energy Optimization Plan for 2026–2029, instructions to bidders, terms and conditions, and compliance forms (such as the Iran Economic Sanctions Act Affidavit), are available for download via the IonWave listing. No contact information for BWL personnel was provided in the public posting.
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