When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $300,000 – $350,000.

It was issued by Vermont Department Of Public Service. The work is located in Montpelier, Vermont, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Energy efficiency program evaluation firm with experience conducting impact and process evaluations. Expertise in thermal and electric energy savings measurement and verification. Experience calculating realization rates by measure type, end use, and fuel type. Familiarity with residential energy efficiency retrofit programs and comparable programs in other states. Ability to support multi-disciplinary evaluation teams and deliver studies for government or utility clients.

Thermal Energy Efficiency Programs Evaluation Service (Due November 10, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Montpelier, Vermont, United StatesPosted: October 1, 2026Deadline: November 10, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Vermont government authority seeks qualified energy efficiency evaluators to measure and verify thermal and electric savings from retrofit programs covering 2024 and 2025. The engagement includes impact and process evaluations, realization rate analysis, and a review of savings methodologies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have extensive experience in energy efficiency evaluation techniques, strategies, and principles
Must have demonstrated abilities in study design, data analysis, and statistical sampling design
Must have demonstrated ability in report writing
Must be fully conversant with current energy efficiency information technology systems and DSM tracking systems
Must not be currently employed by a partner firm in Efficiency Vermont, Burlington Electric Department, or Vermont Gas Systems
Must be available to begin work immediately upon contract award
Must have the ability to be present in Vermont for the kick-off meeting and other meetings as necessary
Must identify a lead contractor and lead contact person in joint proposals
Must agree to enter a confidentiality agreement to protect customer-specific information

BUDGET

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$300,000 – $350,000

CONTRACT DURATION

14 months

TIMELINE

Date Issued: September 30th, 2026

Questions Due By: October 12th, 2026

PSD Response to Vendor Questions: October 19th, 2026

Respondent Notice of Intent to Bid: October 26th, 2026

Proposals Due By: November 10th, 2026

Selection of Contractor: November 16th, 2026

Contract Completion: September 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Vermont Department Of Public Service

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Vermont is seeking an experienced energy efficiency program evaluation contractor or team of contractors to evaluate thermal energy efficiency retrofit programs for program years 2024 and 2025. The work will assess thermal and electric energy savings and include supporting process evaluation activities for each program.

The contractor will design, implement, and execute impact evaluations for each study track, including VGS RIR, with separate realization rates based on pathway, and HPwES. The evaluation will focus on measurement and verification of thermal and electric energy savings, analysis of realization rates by measure type, end use, and fuel type, and determination of an overall program realization rate. The work will also review savings calculation methodologies, technical specifications, hours-of-use assumptions, and other key parameters against comparable programs in other states.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $300,000 – $350,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Vermont Department Of Public Service. The work is located in Montpelier, Vermont, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Energy efficiency program evaluation firm with experience conducting impact and process evaluations
Expertise in thermal and electric energy savings measurement and verification
Experience calculating realization rates by measure type, end use, and fuel type
Familiarity with residential energy efficiency retrofit programs and comparable programs in other states
Ability to support multi-disciplinary evaluation teams and deliver studies for government or utility clients

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