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 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
page updated on 11/18/09

Requests for Proposals

Current RFP's:
11/4/09 The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning requests proposals for services to provide technical assistance to New Hampshire municipalities and counties for energy inventories and energy planning
10/22/09 RFP for quality control monitoring, NH certification of energy auditors, and training of the Weatherization Technical Specialist at the NH Office of Energy and Planning
9/24/09: RFP For a professional energy efficiency and renewable energy consultant to provide comprehensive energy assessments to a diverse group of NH businesses (This is a Department of Resources and Economic Development-issue energy related RFP.) (RFP CLOSED)
9/15/09: RFP for administrative services to develop a building code compliance program relating to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (RFP CLOSED)
9/15/09: RFP for services to award and manage subgrants to New Hampshire municipalities for energy-efficiency and emissions-reduction measures (RFP CLOSED)
8/21/09: RFP for administrative services to provide loans and grants to commercial, industrial, and nonprofit business entities for energy efficiency building measures and renewable energy systems (RFP CLOSED)

November 4, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Award Number: DE-EE0000668
CFDA Number: 81.128

Technical Assistance Coordination

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES FOR ENERGY INVENTORIES AND ENERGY PLANNING

The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) is seeking an Administrator or Administrators to assist in providing technical assistance to New Hampshire municipalities and counties as part of New Hampshire’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). Technical assistance will take the form of inventories, planning, education, grant writing assistance, and other technical services that will direct communities towards energy efficiency and sustainability. The intent of the EECBG Technical Assistance funding is to develop a strong foundation to provide long-lasting technical assistance on energy services to municipalities.

The chosen Administrator or Administrators will:

  • Process requests from municipalities and counties for technical assistance and create a system to match the communities with the most appropriate set of technical assistance components;
  • Deliver to New Hampshire municipalities and counties a broad array of technical assistance components that will advance community energy efficiency and energy sustainability;
  • Provide inventories of municipal energy use to New Hampshire municipalities and counties;
  • Assist communities to find and hire qualified energy professionals including auditors and contractors;
  • Oversee the program’s progress and compliance with all associated requirements; and
  • Collect and report upon jobs created and retained, energy saved, emissions reduced, funds leveraged and other relevant information, as outlined in this RFP.

Pertinent dates and information:

1. Proposals must be received by OEP prior to 4:00 PM on Monday, November 30, 2009.

2. Submit proposals to:

Dari Sassan, EECBG Coordinator
NH Office of Energy and Planning
4 Chenell Drive, Second Floor
Concord, NH 03301
dari.sassan@nh.gov

3. Questions about this RFP from bidders should be addressed to kathleen.vattes@nh.gov. They will be posted anonymously to the OEP-ARRA Web site with answers following a Frequently Asked Questions format. Questions regarding this RFP will be accepted until November 20, 2009.

4. An evaluation team consisting of OEP and other qualified personnel will evaluate proposals submitted in response to this RFP. The scoring sheet that accompanies this RFP may provide additional guidance to bidders.

5. Additional Informaiton:

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October 22, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NH Weatherization Program

Program Trainer/Quality Control Inspector

Community Action Programs Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (CAPBMCI) is requesting proposals for quality control monitoring, NH certification of energy auditors, and training of the Weatherization Technical Specialist at the NH Office of Energy and Planning. Dana Nute, Director of Housing Rehab and Energy Programs for CAPBMI, and the NH Office of Energy and Planning staff will review the proposal. For purposes of this procurement, knowledge of and expertise in delivering training and quality control in the following areas will be required: residential energy conservation; home construction details (stick built and manufactured housing); house-as-a-system principles; determination of cost-effective weatherization measures using standard energy audit diagnostics; assessment of health and safety issues; and insulation and air sealing techniques.

Pertinent dates and information:

1. The deadline for submitting proposals is 4:00 p.m. on, Friday, November 6 , 2009.

2. Submit proposals to:

Dana Nute
Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc.
P.O. Box 1016
Concord, NH 03302-1016

3. Any questions regarding this RFP should be addressed to Dana Nute at dnute@bm-cap.org or 603-225-3295 x-1143.

4. Additional Informaiton:

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September 15, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

State Energy Programs

Building Code Compliance

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING (OEP) REQUESTS
PROPOSALS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO DEVELOP A
BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM RELATING TO THE
2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) seeks proposals from qualified entities or individuals to administer a Building Code Compliance Program. The chosen administrator will create a road map to achieve at least 90% enforcement of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by 2017. This program will include: determination of approximate baseline compliance; development or expansion, promotion, and running of training programs throughout the state and to various constituencies; developing policy options to remove barriers and improve adoption of energy conservation and efficiency in buildings; working with various collaborating agencies and stakeholders to begin adoption and implementation of such policies; and overseeing, collecting data, and reporting to OEP. This program is for education, outreach, data collection, collaboration, policy development, and reporting, but does not include any actual code enforcement. Funding for this program will not exceed $600,000.00.

Pertinent dates and information: (RFP CLOSED)

1. Proposals must be received by OEP prior to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.

2. Submit proposals to:

Laura Richardson, ARRA Coordinator for SEP
NH Office of Energy and Planning
4 Chenell Drive, second floor
Concord, NH 03301
Laura.Richardson@nh.gov

3. Questions about this RFP from bidders should be addressed to Kathleen.Vattes@nh.gov. They will be posted anonymously on the OEP-ARRA Web site with answers following a Frequently Asked Questions format. Questions regarding this RFP will be accepted until October 7, 2009.

4. An evaluation team consisting of OEP and other qualified personnel will evaluate responses to this RFP. A scoring sheet accompanies this RFP and may provide additional guidance to bidders.

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September 15, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Award Number: DE-EE0000668
CFDA Number: 81.128

Subgrant Management

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR SERVICES TO AWARD AND MANAGE SUBGRANTS TO NEW HAMPSHIRE MUNICIPALITIES FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY AND EMISSIONS-REDUCTION MEASURES

The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) is seeking an Administrator to assist in managing subgrants that will be issued as part of New Hampshire’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). Subgrants will be available to New Hampshire municipalities for projects and programs that increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance the development of renewable energy systems.

The chosen Administrator (heretofore referred to as the "EECBG Subgrant Manager") will:

  • Develop and implement an application and selection process that is responsive to the principles and desired outcomes of the EECBG program;
  • Educate and inform municipalities throughout the state about the grant opportunity through a variety of media;
  • Distribute funds to selected municipalities;
  • Oversee the program’s progress and compliance with all associated requirements, and
  • Collect and report upon jobs created and retained, energy saved, emissions reduced, funds leveraged and other relevant information, as outlined in this RFP.

Pertinent dates and information: (RFP CLOSED)

1. Proposals must be received by OEP prior to 4:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2009.

2. Submit proposals to:

Dari Sassan, EECBG Coordinator
NH Office of Energy and Planning
4 Chenell Drive, Second Floor
Concord, NH 03301
dari.sassan@nh.gov

3. Questions about this RFP from bidders should be addressed to kathleen.vattes@nh.gov. They will be posted anonymously to the OEP-ARRA Web site with answers following a Frequently Asked Questions format. Questions regarding this RFP will be accepted until October 5, 2009.

4. An evaluation team consisting of OEP and other qualified personnel will evaluate proposals submitted in response to this RFP. The scoring sheet that accompanies this RFP may provide additional guidance to bidders.

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August 21, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

State Energy Programs

RFP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS
TO COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND NONPROFIT BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) seeks proposals from qualified firms to administer two unique Loan and Grant Programs for NH businesses. Funding is available for energy efficiency measures to buildings and/or processes and for renewable energy systems to be installed on or at business-owned buildings. The chosen administrator/s will develop a business plan that is responsive to market conditions; promote the program to businesses throughout the state; distribute funds to qualified businesses; oversee the program’s progress and compliance with all requirements; collect and report on data about jobs created and retained, energy saved, emissions reduced, and other relevant information, as outlined in this RFP.

Pertinent dates and information: (RFP CLOSED)

1. Proposals must be received by OEP prior to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

2. Submit proposals to:

Laura Richardson, ARRA Coordinator for SEP
NH Office of Energy and Planning
4 Chenell Drive, second floor
Concord, NH 03301
laura.richardson@nh.gov

3. Questions about this RFP from bidders should be addressed to kathleen.vattes@nh.gov. They will be posted anonymously to the OEP-ARRA Web site with answers following a Frequently Asked Questions format. Questions regarding this RFP will be accepted until September 23, 2009.

4. An evaluation team consisting of OEP and other qualified personnel will evaluate
responses to this RFP. A scoring sheet accompanies this RFP and may provide additional guidance to bidders.

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