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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Customer Programs Roadmap Engagement Consultant

Ava Community Energy seeks a qualified consultant to lead stakeholder engagement for its Customer Programs Roadmap, including public workshops and targeted discussions to shape future customer programs. Proposals due August 27, 2026. Informational webinar on July 29, 2026.

Ava Community Energy CA

Categories

Energy efficiency program design Customer research/surveys

Important dates

  • Published

  • Informational webinar

    Zoom link provided on solicitation page

  • Question submission deadline

    All questions must be submitted by this date

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

AI overview

Ava Community Energy, a community choice energy aggregator serving Alameda County and adjacent areas in California, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to design and implement a stakeholder engagement process to inform the agency's Customer Programs Roadmap. The selected consultant will facilitate public workshops, conduct targeted stakeholder discussions with key community groups and partners, and synthesize stakeholder feedback to help shape Ava's future customer program portfolio.

The key dates for this solicitation are as follows: an informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT; questions must be submitted by Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT; and proposals are due by Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT. The full RFP document and the accompanying Consulting Services Agreement Template (Attachment A) are available for download from the Ava website, both updated on July 23, 2026. The webinar will be conducted via Zoom, and the link is provided on the solicitation page.

The scope of work includes planning and facilitating a series of public workshops that engage a broad cross-section of Ava's residential and commercial customers, as well as targeted outreach to historically underserved communities and other key stakeholders. The consultant will be expected to produce a synthesis of input received, including recommendations that directly inform the development of Ava's Customer Programs Roadmap. The roadmap will guide the agency's investment in programs such as energy efficiency, demand response, electric vehicle incentives, and other customer-facing offerings.

Ava Community Energy encourages proposals from small, local, and diverse businesses. Proposals should detail the consultant's qualifications, relevant experience with stakeholder engagement in the energy or public sector, proposed methodology, and budget. The selected consultant will enter into a services agreement based on the template provided. Evaluation criteria are detailed in the full RFP document. For additional information, interested parties should review the full RFP PDF and may attend the informational webinar.

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