California Energy Commission RFP-23-801: Social Costs and Non-Energy Benefits

Social Costs and Non Social Costs and Non- -energy Benefits Benefits California Energy Commission Request for Proposals- RFP-23-801 Pre-Bid Conference energy Date: August 7, 2023

Agenda Welcome and Introductions RFP Overview Questions and Answers Conclusion 2

Housekeeping Workshop is being recorded. Virtual participation through Zoom Raise your hand or use the Q&A feature Telephone participants dial *9 to raise their hands Written questions to Commission Agreement Officer: Phil Dyer, Phil.dyer@energy.ca.gov Subject: RFP-23-801 - Social Costs and Non-energy Deadline: August 7, 2023 by 5:00 PM Benefits 3

Purpose of RFP The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to select a contractor team to support CEC with experience and expertise in developing and implementing approaches to evaluate the social costs and non-energy benefits of the deployment of clean energy resources. The Energy Assessments Division (EAD) has multiple responsibilities to evaluate different pathways for achieving California s clean energy goals, including those established in the 100 Percent Clean Energy Act of 2018 (Senate Bill 100, De Le n, Chapter 312, Statutes of 2018). This technical assistance may include support in developing standard approaches that CEC can use to evaluate such factors as land-use impacts, public health and air quality, water supply and quality, economic impacts, and resilience. CEC will use these approaches to support multiple responsibilities, including evaluating different clean energy deployment scenarios to meet SB100 goals. The approaches may also be applied, as appropriate, in other CEC programs to evaluate their social costs and non-energy benefits. 4

Scope of Work Task 1 Agreement Management Task 2 Technical Support 5

Task 1: Agreement Management Task 1: Agreement Management Sub-Tasks: 1. Kick-off Meeting 2. Prepare and Submit Invoices Monthly 3. Prepare and Submit Progress Reports Monthly 4. Work Authorizations 5. Prepare and Submit Final Report 6

Task 2: Technical Support Task 2: Technical Support Sub-Tasks: 1. Analytical Strategy Provide support to CEC staff to suggest a suite of social costs and non-energy benefits that the state may consider in SB 100 analysis, including suggesting existing approaches used by other California and Federal agencies. Provide support to EAD staff integrating social cost analysis with other analyses 2. Data Inputs and Assumptions Provide support in gathering relevant data and how to address assumptions necessary to conduct the analysis with available data and tools 7

Task 2: Technical Support ( Task 2: Technical Support (continued continued) ) Sub-Tasks, continued: 3. Analysis - Support EAD through analysis of the social cost and non-energy benefits of each scenario. 4. Documentation Work with EAD staff to find an efficient way to document the social costs and non-energy benefits analysis methods, data sources, and guidance. Documentation may include reports for a technical audience and summaries for a general audience. 5. Ad Hoc Support - Additional social cost and non-energy benefits analysis as required to inform other programs. 8

Eligible Bidders Eligible Bidders Bidders must meet all solicitation requirements. Private entities, non-profit organizations, and public sector entities that meet the solicitation requirements. Private sector entities must agree to the Energy Commission s standard terms and conditions. The University of California or the U.S. DOE National Laboratories must use either the standard or the pre-negotiated terms and conditions. Public entities may participate as subcontractors if they cannot meet requirements or agree to the terms. All corporations, LLCs and LPs are required to register and be in good standing with the California Secretary of State. 9

Proposal Requirements Proposal Requirements Proposals Consists of two Sections Section 1: Administrative Response Section 2: Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal Approach to Tasks in Scope of Work and Experience Organizational Structure Cost Build-up Justification (Approach, Organizational Structure, and Cost Build-up Justification must not exceed 20 pages) Labor Hours by Personnel and Task Client References Attachment 6 Previous Work Products (Optional) Budget Forms Cover Letter Table of Contents Contractor Status Form Darfur Contracting Act Form Small Business Certification (If applicable) Completed Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise form Bidder Declaration form GSPD-05-105 Contractor Certification Clauses TACPA Forms Iran Contracting Act Form CA Civil Rights Laws Certification 10

Evaluation Process Evaluation Process Stage One: Administrative and Completeness Screening Stage Two: Technical and Cost Evaluation of Proposals The Maximum Points Available under this RFP are 100 Minimum Passing Score For the technical Criteria 49 points (70%) For the whole proposal 70 points (70%) 11

Scoring Scoring Technical Possible Points 40 Bidder s Approach to Tasks in the Scope of Work and Experience Organization Structure 15 Approach to Managing Work Program Management 10 Client References 5 Total (Minimum Passing Score of 49) 70 Cost Criteria Possible Points Total Expected Labor Costs (Cost Points) 15 Cost Justification (Cost Points) 15 Total (Minimum Passing Score of 70) 100 12

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Requirements (DVBE) Requirements This RFP is NOT subject to a mandatory certified DVBE participation. Bidders that both receive the minimum passing score and include DVBE participation in its Bid will receive the DVBE Incentive. 13

How To Submit The Proposals Method of submission is the Energy Commission Grant Solicitation System, available at: https://gss.energy.ca.gov/ Hard copies will not be considered. Files must be in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx), and Adobe PDF formats. Attachments that require signature: check website for most up to date signature requirements https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/solicitations First-time users must register as a new user to access system. Application documents should meet formatting requirements. See individual requirements for each attachment in Section III.D of solicitation manual How to Apply powerpoint: https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/funding- resources. Deadline to Submit Proposals by 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2023 14

Tentative Key Activities and Dates ACTIVITY ACTION DATE July 24, 2023 August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023 August 14, 2023 August 21, 2023 August 28, 2023 September 13, 2023 November 2023 November 2025 RFP Release Deadline for Written Questions * Pre-Bid Conference * Distribute Questions/Answers and Addenda (if any) to RFP Deadline to Submit Proposals by 11:59 p.m.* Notice of Proposed Award Commission Business Meeting Contract Start Date Contract Termination Date 15

Questions and Answers Please introduce yourself by stating your name and affiliation. Please follow up with your question in writing to ensure that it is captured properly. Our official response will be given in writing and we anticipate it will be posted on the funding opportunity Solicitations webpage in the week of August 14, 2023. Questions are Due by 5 PM today, August 7, 2023 Submit written questions to Commission Agreement Officer: Phil Dyer, Phil.dyer@energy.ca.gov Subject: RFP-23-801 - Social Costs and Non-energy Benefits 16

SB 100 Workshop SB 100 Kickoff Workshop - August 22, 2023, 9 AM 5 PM The CEC, CPUC, and CARB will conduct a joint workshop to discuss findings from the 2021 SB 100 joint agency report, and the plan to address these findings in the 2025 SB 100 report Meeting information and zoom link is in the notice Notice for SB 100 Kickoff Workshop The meeting schedule will be posted on the SB 100 docket at https://efiling.energy.ca.gov/Lists/DocketLog.aspx?docketnumber =23-SB-100 17

Whom to Contact? Phil Dyer California Energy Commission 715 P Street, MS-18 Sacramento, California 95814 E-mail: Phil.dyer@energy.ca.gov 18

Thank You!