RFP 2026-07 MCE Community Partnership Program
MCE seeks nonprofits and government agencies to conduct community outreach across four California counties, promoting clean energy programs and bill savings. Up to $30,000 per award, with proposals due October 23, 2026. Multilingual and equity-focused engagement is emphasized.
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Important dates
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Published
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Informational webinar
Zoom webinar to provide overview of solicitation and application process
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Questions and Notice of Interest due
Deadline for submitting questions and optional notice of interest via email to contracts@mcecleanenergy.org
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MCE response to questions
Written responses sent to all who submitted questions or provided notice of interest
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Submission deadline
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Anticipated award selection
Contractor selection process expected to be completed
AI overview
MCE (Marin Clean Energy), a California Joint Powers Authority, is seeking qualified not-for-profit government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (or their fiscally sponsored projects) to propose outreach initiatives that educate and engage residents across Marin, Contra Costa, Napa, and Solano counties about MCE's environmental initiatives and cost-saving programs. Up to six projects will be awarded, with amounts expected to be no more than $30,000 per organization, for work to be completed within one year. The overall goal is to increase community participation and awareness of MCE's services, particularly among low-income and underserved residents.
The proposed scope of work includes general outreach and education about MCE's operations, customer billing, environmental benefits, and broader community benefits. Respondents must describe their outreach approach, target audiences, geographic focus, key messages, methods, relevant partnerships, anticipated outcomes, and how success will be measured. MCE encourages multilingual, culturally relevant outreach that builds trust and reduces barriers to participation. Specific program areas to promote include the Residential Flex Market, Home Energy Savings, Richmond Rising, Multifamily Energy Savings, Energy Management, and Bill Savings programs. Additionally, contractor-focused outreach and clean energy career awareness are encouraged.
Key dates include an informational webinar on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT; deadline for questions and notice of interest on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT; MCE will respond to questions by Friday, October 16, 2026; and proposals must be submitted via the designated Egnyte upload link no later than 5:00 PM PDT on Friday, October 23, 2026. Selection is anticipated by Friday, November 20, 2026. Proposals must include a narrative (up to 5 pages), a work plan and budget using MCE's provided template, a 501(c)(3) letter or fiscal sponsor materials, and a review of MCE's Standard Form Agreement with any requested deviations noted.
Evaluation criteria are: Completeness (30%), Impact on MCE Customers (25%), Equity Focus (20%), Estimated Number of Communities Served (20%), and Creativity (5%). Awardees will receive all funding in one lump-sum payment at the start of the contract term. Minimum hourly rates are $26/hour for full-time staff and $19/hour for part-time staff. Required insurance includes commercial general liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000), workers' compensation, and professional liability ($1,000,000 per incident). Respondents must submit via the Egnyte link in PDF or DOCX format, filling in required fields with organization name and email address.
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RFP 2026-07
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