When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

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

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Energy consulting firm specializing in battery energy storage system feasibility studies. Experience analyzing utility load profiles, energy markets, and distributed energy resources. Expertise in interconnection, permitting, regulatory compliance, and market participation. Capability to develop lifecycle cost models for energy infrastructure alternatives. Experience supporting public-sector utilities or government agencies.

Electric Utility Battery Energy Storage System Feasibility Study (Due November 19, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Corona, California, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: November 19, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Corona, California, is seeking a vendor to assess the technical, regulatory, operational, and economic feasibility of battery energy storage system deployment. The work includes load and energy market analysis, regulatory review, alternative evaluation, and lifecycle cost analysis.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have established knowledge and experience preparing electric utility battery energy storage system feasibility studies.
Must obtain a City of Corona Business License prior to contract award.
Must provide evidence of required insurance coverage including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability.
Must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.
Must attend the mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 15, 2026.
Must submit proposal electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal.
Must disclose any significant prior or ongoing contract failures, civil or criminal litigation, or investigations within the last five years.
Must provide a project-appropriate consultant team organization diagram.
Must provide a minimum of 3 references from projects cited as related experience.

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

7 months

TIMELINE

Issue RFP: October 5, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 15, 2026

Written Questions Due: October 22, 2026

Responses from City Due: October 29, 2026

Proposals Due: November 19, 2026

Proposal Evaluation Completed: December 10, 2026

Consultant Interviews: December 17, 2026

Contract Negotiations: January 7, 2027

Consultant Selection: January 14, 2027

Tentative City Council Approval: February 17, 2027

Notice to Proceed: February 22, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 22, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Corona

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Corona, California, seeks a vendor to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study evaluating the technical, operational, regulatory, and economic viability of deploying battery energy storage systems. The study will provide recommendations to support decisions regarding further development, procurement, and implementation.

The selected vendor will provide a data request list, conduct a kickoff meeting with agency staff, and hold biweekly progress meetings. The analysis will address daily and seasonal load profiles, peak demand, forecasted load growth, solar installations, electric vehicle charging, energy market conditions, interconnection requirements, regulatory and permitting considerations, and market participation requirements.

The vendor will also prepare cost analyses for each deployment alternative, including equipment, engineering and design, site preparation, civil work, permitting, environmental documentation, operation and maintenance, decommissioning, disposal, replacement, and other relevant costs. Questions are due by October 22, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Corona. The work is located in Corona, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Energy consulting firm specializing in battery energy storage system feasibility studies
Experience analyzing utility load profiles, energy markets, and distributed energy resources
Expertise in interconnection, permitting, regulatory compliance, and market participation
Capability to develop lifecycle cost models for energy infrastructure alternatives
Experience supporting public-sector utilities or government agencies

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