When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Austin Energy. The work is located in Austin, Texas, United States.

Commercial Demand Response Program Expansion — Consulting & Program Management Services (Due October 29, 2026)

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Environmental, Water & Energy

Austin, Texas, United StatesPosted: September 21, 2026Deadline: October 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

Austin Energy is seeking a consultant to provide resources for the expansion of its Commercial Demand Response program, including support for existing programs, expansion of Automated Demand Response (ADR) using OpenADR protocols, and program management services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a responsible offeror with the financial and practical ability, resources, expertise, and positive compliance history.
Must comply with the City of Austin's Anti-Lobbying Ordinance.
Must provide certification of no adjudication for wage theft related incidents within the past five years.
Must complete City of Austin Wage Theft Training within 30 days of contract award.
Must provide proof of required insurance coverages, including professional liability/technology errors and omissions, commercial general liability, and cyber liability.
Must execute the City's Network Connection Agreement and submit Consultant Remote Access Request Forms for personnel requiring network access.
Must designate a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) who is fluent in English and has decision-making authority.
Must maintain confidentiality of all information received from Austin Energy.
Must comply with Austin Energy's Data Handling Controls and FACTA requirements.

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by October 16th, 2026.

Offers due by October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Offer opening on October 29th, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Austin Energy

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DESCRIPTION

Austin Energy, a municipally owned utility, is soliciting proposals for consulting and program management services to support the expansion of its Commercial Demand Response program. The program aims to reach goals outlined in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. Key deliverables include marketing and outreach, customer enrollment, design and installation support for Automated Demand Response (ADR) systems, post-event settlement and reporting, and program performance analysis. The contract term is an initial 12-month period, with the option for the City to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Austin Energy. The work is located in Austin, Texas, United States.

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