When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $42,000.

It was issued by City Of Pinole. The work is located in Pinole, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Energy consulting firm experienced in electrification feasibility and utility rate analysis. Expertise in community choice aggregation, electricity procurement, and utility cost modeling. Demonstrated ability to compare gas and electric rate cost drivers. Experience developing and evaluating strategies to reduce community energy costs. Capacity to complete a one-year municipal study engagement.

Communitywide Electrification Cost and Capacity Feasibility Studies (Due September 21, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Pinole, California, United StatesPosted: August 31, 2026Deadline: September 21, 2026

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SUMMARY

Pinole seeks a qualified vendor to assess communitywide electrification costs, utility capacity, rate structures, and cost-reduction strategies. The engagement will run for one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

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$42,000

CONTRACT DURATION

4 months

TIMELINE

RFP Released: August 28th, 2026

Questions/Inquiries Submission Deadline: September 9th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 21st, 2026

Execution of Agreement and Notice to Proceed: October 5th, 2026

Project Completion Deadline: January 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Pinole

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Pinole, California, is seeking a vendor to conduct communitywide electrification cost and capacity feasibility studies. The work will support analysis of electricity procurement, utility rate structures, cost drivers, and strategies for reducing electricity costs.

The selected vendor will gather research on current utility rate design approaches. Pinole procures electricity through Marin Clean Energy, a community choice aggregator, and receives transmission from Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The study will compare current and projected cost drivers for gas and electricity rates, identify methods to reduce electricity utility costs, and perform cost analyses of those strategies.

The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026, and proposals are due September 21, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $42,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Pinole. The work is located in Pinole, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Energy consulting firm experienced in electrification feasibility and utility rate analysis
Expertise in community choice aggregation, electricity procurement, and utility cost modeling
Demonstrated ability to compare gas and electric rate cost drivers
Experience developing and evaluating strategies to reduce community energy costs
Capacity to complete a one-year municipal study engagement

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