Open Solicitations
e-Solicitation for CY 2023 System Resource Adequacy
Issuance Date: August 11, 2022
Response Deadline: August 23, 2022 by 5:00 Pacific Time
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (“SVCE”) is pleased to announce the launch of its CY 2023 to 2025 System RA e-Solicitation where SVCE is seeking offers for the purchase (i.e., SCVE buys) the following system RA products with respect to monthly or yearly delivery periods, as summarized below. Offers are due August 23rd, by 5:00 PT.
Resource Adequacy Product Table

Additionally, SVCE will be marketing its Nov22 RA. Please provide a bid if interested.

All proposals should be submitted to SVCE via email to charles.grinstead@svcleanenergy.org, no later than Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. PT. Please also copy Monica Padilla monica.padilla@svcleanergy.org, Oren Wiener oren.weiner@svcleanenergy.org, and Owen Milligan owen.milligan@svcleanenergy.org.
SVCE will notify participants by telephone and/or e-mail of transactions selected no later than Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 5:00 P.M PT.
For questions or further information related to this solicitation, please send inquiries to charles.grinstead@svcleanenergy.org, and monica.padilla@svcleanenergy.org. SVCE’s financials can be found on our website at SVCE Financials.
SVCE will execute purchases/sales via WSPP confirmation with counterparties that have not executed an EEI Master with SVCE.
Disclaimer: SVCE is not committing itself to buying/selling any volumes and reserves the right to award zero volumes in this E-solicitation.
2022 Mid-Term Reliability Joint CCA RFP for Incremental Standalone Storage Projects
Issuance Date: August 1, 2022
Response Deadline: August 15, 2022 by 5:00 Pacific Time
Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP), Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE), Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) are pleased to release a joint Mid-Term Reliability Request for Proposals (RFP) for Incremental Standalone Storage projects, pursuant to CPUC Decision 21-06-035. Please see attached Offer Form, Executive Summary Form, Instructions, and RFP Protocols. All documents and products solicited are available on SCPA’s website. Offers are due August 15th, by 5:00 PT.
This Joint RFP consists of the RFP protocols and three separate appendices. Among other things, the protocol (i) offers general information pertaining to this RFP, (ii) describes the purpose and drivers of this Joint RFP and provides high-level considerations for respondents, (iii) includes a schedule for this Joint RFP, (iv) sets forth terms governing the preparation and submission of proposals and RFP-related communications with the Joint CCAs, and (v) 4 provides a high-level overview of the process for evaluating and selecting proposals submitted in response to this Joint RFP.
The separate Appendices are as follows:
- Appendix A to this Joint RFP is the Offer Form
- Appendix B is the Executive Summary Template
- Appendix D is Instructions for Geospatial Footprint
Respondents are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and being fully aware of the terms of this Joint RFP, including the terms of each Appendix.
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Closed Solicitations
Request for Proposals for Financial Audit Services
Issuance Date: June 10, 2022
UPDATED Response Deadline: July 15, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
With the following request for proposal (RFP), SVCE seeks an auditor to express an opinion on the fair presentation of its basic financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Solicitation for CY 2023-2025 System Resource Adequacy
Issuance Date: June 6, 2022
Response Deadline: June 13, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (“SVCE”) is pleased to announce the launch of its CY 2023-2025 System RA e-Solicitation where SVCE is seeking offers for the purchase (i.e., SCVE buys) the following system RA products with respect to the calendar year 2023 through 2025 delivery periods, as summarized below.
Resource Adequacy Product Table

All proposals should be submitted to SVCE via email to charles.grinstead@svcleanenergy.org, no later than Monday, June 13, 2022, by 10:00 am PT. SVCE will notify participants by telephone and/or e-mail of transactions selected no later than Tuesday, June 13, 2022, by 5:00 pm PT.
For questions or further information related to this solicitation, please send inquiries to charles.grinstead@svcleanenergy.org and monica.padilla@svcleanenergy.org
SVCE’s financials can be found on our website at SVCE Financials.
SVCE will execute purchases/sales via WSPP confirmation with counterparties that have not executed an EEI Master with SVCE.
Request for Proposals for Translation Services
Issuance Date: May 20, 2022
Response Deadline: June 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
With the following request for proposal (RFP), SVCE seeks information about the experience and qualifications of organizations to provide support as described for translation services.
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design, Web Design and Web Support Services
Issuance Date: May 20, 2022
Response Deadline: June 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
With the following request for proposal (RFP), SVCE seeks information about the experience and qualifications of organizations to provide support as described for graphic design, web design and web support services.
Request for Proposals Photography and Videography Services
Issuance Date: May 20, 2022
Response Deadline: June 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
With the following request for proposal (RFP), SVCE seeks information about the experience and qualifications of organizations to provide support as described for photography and videography services.
Photography and Videography RFP – Questions & Answers – No questions received
Request for Proposals for RPS PCC1 Renewable Energy
Issuance Date: May 19, 2022
Response Deadline: Friday, May 27th at 5:00pm PST
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (“SVCEA”) is soliciting offers from qualified suppliers (with SVCEA as the Buyer) of Renewables Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) Eligible, Portfolio Content Category 1 (PCC1) and Green-e Energy certified renewable energy for delivery during calendar years 2023-2032.
Request for Proposals for Deal Capture and Settlements Software
Issuance Date: February 4, 2022
Response Deadline: March 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
SVCE seeks one or more qualified organizations to improve the efficiency and efficacy of deal capture and settlement operations. SVCE seeks a secure system(s) that will help SVCE automate internal processes with clear, auditable outputs. Proposed systems should be right-sized to SVCEs current needs, but be configurable to adapt to future needs. The system(s) should include sufficient ongoing support to ensure full engagement and competency across SVCE staff.
Request for Proposals for Load Forecasting and Compliance
Issuance Date: January 26, 2022
Response Deadline: March 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. pst
SVCE seeks one or more qualified organizations that will provide a load forecasting tool and support to improve the frequency and quality of insights on customer electricity demand, both in the medium-term and long-term, by integrating detailed and timely input data with state-of-the-art load forecasting model(s). SVCE seeks a medium-term (greater than one-month and up to five years) load forecast model/tool that will assist with required regulatory compliance filing to the CPUC and CEC, internal planning and procurement-related decisions. In addition, SVCE is seeking a long-term (greater than five years) load forecast model/tool that will assist with integrated resource planning, long-term procurement-related decisions, carbon-free, integration of distributed energy resources and electrification measures.
Joint CCA Request for Proposal for Joint CCA Resource Adequacy Portfolio Management Services
Issuance Date: February 1, 2022
Response Deadline: February 15, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE), and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), (collectively, the “Joint CCAs”), are requesting proposals from service providers to provide Joint CCA RA Portfolio Management Services for Resource Adequacy (RA) procurement (“RA Portfolio Management Services”).
The Joint CCAs are seeking RA Portfolio Management Services to obtain economies of scale by aggregating each CCA’s RA obligations, minimizing market inefficiencies and eliminating the extraordinary amount of time spent by each CCA on satisfying their year-ahead and month-ahead RA obligations.
January 25, 2021 – 10:00 – 10:30 am pst
2022 Mid-Term Reliability Procurement Joint CCA Request for Proposals For Incremental Net Qualifying Capacity
Issuance Date: January 5th, 2022
Response Deadline: January 31st, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT
Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP), Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) issue this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced individuals or firms to develop incremental Net Qualifying Capacity to meet the Mid-Term Reliability procurement mandate (D.21-06-035) in addition to each respective CCA’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), greenhouse gas emission reductions and reliability requirements.
Request for Proposals for Marketing and Advertising Services
Silicon Valley Clean Energy seeks a creative agency to develop and execute marketing campaigns that assist with customer inspiration, education, and awareness of clean energy for the purposes of electrification and decarbonization. SVCE is seeking a multi-year partnership that will provide integrated marketing services that help advance the agency’s overall mission to combat climate change, but also to promote specific programs as they are developed and launched.
All responses were due by December 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Posted December 17, 2021
Request for Qualifications for Portfolio Management Services
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) releases this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit portfolio management / advisory services for its investable assets.
All responses were due by Friday, November 9th.
Request for Proposals for Printing and Mailing Services
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) releases this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit broad-based mailing and printing services for routine mailings and special projects. A high-level scope of work is illustrated within the RFP.
Please note that the RFP deadline has been corrected to August 20 at 5 p.m. and changes to the timeline have been marked in the document.
Request for Proposals for Data Analytics Platform Services
SVCE is planning to expand its cloud-based data warehouse (DAISY 1.0) into a more robust platform that will support its data warehousing, data analytics, and reporting needs (DAISY 2.0). DAISY 2.0 will serve as a central, secure repository of data with proper ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) systems in place, and will enable efficient, high-impact analyses and reporting via integrated applications and tools. With this request for proposals (RFP), SVCE seeks Data Analytics Platform Services to develop and maintain DAISY 2.0.
All responses were due by April 9, 2021. Updates are still in progress.
Joint Request for Proposals for Scheduling Coordination Services
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) release this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit broad-based California Independent System Operator Scheduling Coordination services for projects where SVCE and 3CE share a resource through two power purchase agreements. In addition, SVCE and 3CE solicit optional load scheduling coordination and load/resource optimization services. Download the RFP and Supplemental Response Template below and submit all responses by March 15, 2020 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Supplemental Response Template
Joint Scheduling Coordination RFP Webinar Recording from February 23, 2021
IT Audit Request for Proposals
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (“SVCE”) issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified entities (“Proposers”) to conduct an Information Technology (IT) security audit of SVCE’s IT systems and processes. SVCE’s IT security audit will help uncover potential vulnerabilities and process improvements to maintain sensitive data secured to industry standards. Proposers selected for the IT security audit will conduct a top-to-bottom audit of SVCE’s IT infrastructure, network, and data storage, and need to generate a report detailing potential weak spots, vulnerabilities, and specific implementable recommendations for improvements. Download the RFP for more instructions and submit all responses by March 15, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Data Analytics Platform Services Request for Information (RFI)
SVCE is seeking information for solutions that could serve as key elements in expanding its cloud-based data warehouse into a more robust platform. SVCE is intending to learn from this RFI to help us understand how best to scope a data analytics platform RFP in the coming months.
Download the RFI for more instructions and submit all responses by December 4, 2020 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Data Analytics Platform Services Q &A Addendum
Pre-Response Webinar Recording
To access the recording use the password: xWaHZ&i3
Joint Long Duration Storage Request for Offers
Seeking 500 MWs for long duration storage
Seven joint CCAs are seeking to acquire up to 500 MWs of capacity, energy and any associated ancillary products, and resource adequacy (“Full Toll”) and/or simply Resource Adequacy (“RA Only”.) Download the Request for Offers Protocol and Appendix A Offer Form to submit an offer.
You can review the closed solicitation, appendices and Q&A below.
Request for Proposals for Community Energy Resilience Analysis, Planning and Support
In response to the COVID crisis, and the resulting health and economic impacts on our community, SVCE has committed $10M to a suite of customer relief and community resilience programs. These programs aim to support economic recovery and increase community resilience while supporting SVCE’s mission of decarbonization. Half of this relief fund will be invested in community resilience, supporting both planning efforts and infrastructure development. These investments will help local jurisdictions improve community resilience during power outages from PSPS events and other causes such as earthquakes, flooding, extreme heat, etc. In addition, the program will support local clean energy jobs and regional decarbonization.
This RFP is focused on the planning component and is organized into the following four tasks:
Task A. Develop Regional Energy Resilience Plan
Task B. Define, Identify, Assess Critical Community Facilities
Task C. Provide Education and Technical Assistance
Task D. Member Agency Resilience Planning, Feasibility Assessment, and Communication Projects
RFP Submittal was due August 24th, 2020 at 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Q&A
Download the Community Resilience, Analysis, Planning and Support RFP Q&A to review the answers to all of the questions that SVCE received for the request for proposals.
Community Energy Resilience Pre-proposal Teleconference
The teleconference was held Thursday, July 30, 2020 via Zoom. Interested parties can access the audio from the teleconference here and the slides below.
If you are interested in partnering with others, include your information within this form.
Request for Proposals (RFP) Streamlining Community-Wide Electrification Program
SVCE is seeking to work with its member agencies to develop a cohesive Streamlining Community-Wide Electrification program that aims to identify key opportunities and barriers with the permitting processes related to electrification technology.
This RFP:
- Describes the scope of services sought by SVCE
- Outlines key dates and the proposed timeline
- Provides an opportunity for Bidders to describe their relevant qualifications and assets, and to explain how they could contribute to the program
- Provides an opportunity for Bidders to identify any key topics or areas not identified in the RFP that would add substantial value to SVCE’s Streamlining Community-Wide Electrification scope of work
Pre-Proposal Teleconference: A teleconference will be held on May 14, 2020 at 2:00pm Pacific Time. Call in information: +1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 926 2593 5346 Meeting Password: 004361
Questions: Bidders may submit questions concerning the RFP innovation@svcleanenergy.org . All questions and answers will be shared with all Bidders and will be posted in the same location as the RFP, at www.SVCleanEnergy.org/solicitations. Questions must be emailed and received by SVCE no later than 5:00 pm PT on May 19. 2020. SVCE shall not be responsible for nor be bound by any oral instructions, interpretations or explanations issued by SVCE or its representatives
2020 PCC1 Power Supply Joint CCA Request for Proposals For Pre-Existing and New Renewable Developments
MBCP & SVCE have both adopted a carbon-free supply portfolio goal and through this Joint RFP are seeking to acquire renewable resources with the ability to deliver up to 2,000,000 MWh of energy during compliance period 4 (2021-2024).
Webinar Meeting Information
- May 12th @ 1 PM PDT
- Join Webex meeting
- Meeting number (access code): 297 178 972
- Meeting Password: fqHUApw?634
2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) IT Security Audit
2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) IT Security Audit
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (“SVCE”) intends to conduct an Information Technology (IT) security audit of SVCE’s IT systems and processes. SVCE’s IT security audit will help uncover potential vulnerabilities and process improvements to maintain sensitive data secured to industry standards. Proposers selected for the IT security audit will conduct a top to bottom audit of SVCE’s IT infrastructure, network, and data storage and needs to generate a report detailing potential weak spots, vulnerabilities, and specific implementable recommendations for improvements.
Proposals due by March 11, 2020
2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) Focused Security Assessment
2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) Focused Security Assessment
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (“SVCE”) intends to conduct a Focused Security Assessment (FSA) of SVCE’s information security program. Using information collected from the FSA, the vendor will develop a report describing the activities performed, the findings and risk identified along with a set of prioritized recommendations and next steps to mitigate the risks and increase the security posture of SVCE.
Proposals due by March 11, 2020
Building Decarbonization Joint Action Plan
Building Decarbonization Joint Action Plan
With this request for proposals (RFP), SVCE requests information about the experience and qualifications of your organization (Bidder) relating to the scope of work described below. This RFP:
- Describes the scope of servicessought by SVCE
- Outlines key dates and the proposed timeline
- Provides an opportunity for Bidders to describe their relevantqualifications and assets, and to explain how they could contribute to the program
- Provides an opportunity for Bidders to identify any key topics or opportunities not identified in the RFP that would add substantial value to the Building Decarb Plan
Proposals due by February 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Building Decarbonization Joint Action Plan – Request for Proposals
Building Decarbonization Joint Action Plan RFP – Q&A Addendum 1
Distributed Resource Adequacy Capacity
Distributed Resource Adequacy Capacity
Local Bay Area energy agencies are joining forces to stabilize California’s grid by providing residents and businesses with economical and emissions-free battery backup systems. East Bay Community Energy, Peninsula Clean Energy, Silicon Valley Power, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy issue this joint solicitation for the installation of over 30 megawatts of battery storage for our customers.
Proposals due by December 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Informational Webinar – November 12, 2019, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Distributed RA Request for Proposal – Pricing & Capacity Proposal Worksheet
RFP - Customer Resource Center
Request for Proposals (RFP) – Customer Resource Center
SVCE intends to deploy an online Customer Resource Center (CRC) to educate customers about energy use, associated emissions, building and vehicle electrification and then enable subsequent actions. SVCE seeks information about the experience and qualifications of bidders relating to the CRC design, solution structure and capabilities, implementation and ongoing support as described in this RFP’s scope of work.
Proposals due by October 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Pre-bid Teleconference – September 17, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
2019 Request for Information (RFI) - Customer Resource Center: Providing Energy-Related Information and Enabling Services to SVCE Customers
2019 Request for Information (RFI) – Customer Resource Center
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) HR Generalist and Brokerage Services
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) HR Generalist and Brokerage Services
Deadline Extended
Proposals due by May 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is Seeking Proposals for HR Generalist and Brokerage Services.
Documents:
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) Payroll Services
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) Payroll Services
Deadline Extended
Proposals due by May 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is Seeking Proposals for PAYROLL SERVICES with Capabilities Including Core Functionality, Excellent Customer Service and Efficient Technology.
Documents:
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) Commercial Real Estate Agent Services
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) Commercial Real Estate Agent Services
Proposals due by May 22, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is seeking proposals for COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT SERVICES. Consultations with staff to understand SVCE’s facility needs. Develop commercial lease strategies (I.E. conducting a study of comparable properties) and present to Board Directors and staff. Participate and/or host onsite tours of potential properties. Assist Staff in analysis of lease offers. Represent staff through the entire real estate transaction process including negotiations, closing and all other services and activities typical of this type of transaction.
Documents:
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) Carbon-Free Power Supply
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) Carbon-Free Power Supply
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) offer the Joint Request for Proposals for Carbon-Free Power Supply (“Joint RFP”) to purchase supply from Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) eligible projects. Combined, SVCE and MBCP are seeking up to 800,000 MWh of annual carbon-free energy to help achieve RPS and reliability needs. Deliveries to start as early as January 1, 2021, but no later than December 31, 2022 and for a minimum term of ten (10) years.
The RFP Protocol does not include a limit to the number of unique offers an entity may submit; however in the Bidder’s Webinar there was reference on slide #18 that Participants were limited to only 8 unique offers. After deliberating on this limitation, SVCE and MBCP would like to clarify that there are no limitations on the number of offers a Participant may make into this RFP. SVCE and MBCP do highly encourage that Participants limit the number of offers per project to 10- 15- and 20-year tenors.
Activity | Schedule Date |
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Issuance of RFP | April 17, 2019 |
Bidders Webinar | May 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM PDT |
Deadline to submit questions | May 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM PDT |
Responses to questions provided | May 10, 2019 at 5:00 PM PDT |
Deadline to submit proposals | May 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM PDT |
Proposal Clarification Contact Period | May 20 – 29, 2019 |
Notification of final shortlisted Bidders (Tentative) | OLD: June 14, 2019 NEW: week of July 8, 2019 |
PPA negotiations | July – December 2019 |
Final contract approval | December 2019 |
Documents:
RFP Protocol (updated May 6, 2019)
2019 Request for Proposals (RFP) - Design, Implementation, Management and Evaluation Support for Decarbonization and Innovation Programs
Request for Proposals (RFP) – Design, Implementation, Management and Evaluation Support for Decarbonization and Innovation Programs
Request for Information – Cybersecurity
Request for Information (RFI) – SVCE is seeking information on how an interested consultant could identify cybersecurity risks and access cybersecurity preparedness in the community choice aggregation (CCA) sector.
White papers due by March 31, 2019 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Cybersecurity Risks and Access Cybersecurity Preparedness RFI
Request for Proposals – Resource Adequacy
SVCE, along with Monterey Bay Community Power, Peninsula Clean Energy, East Bay Community Energy and San Jose Clean Energy, seeks Resource Adequacy related services (portfolio aggregation, monitoring, procurement and reporting).
Proposals due by March 11, 2019 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Joint CCA Resource Adequacy Portfolio Management Services RFP
Request for Proposals – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Joint Action Plan
Proposals due by February 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time.
2017 Request for Offers – Carbon-Free Energy with Storage
SVCE, along with Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP), solicited offers for Carbon Free Energy with Storage.
The goal of this Joint RFO is for SVCE and MBCP to each enter into one or more long-term Power Purchase and Sale Agreements (PPAs) to secure up to 700 GWh per year of energy, combined, from Carbon Free generation facilities. For Solar PV generating facilities to bid into this RFO, the offer had to contain an Energy Storage Facility.
Date | Event |
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September 15, 2017 | Issuance Notice of RFO |
September 28, 2017 | Bidders Web Conference |
October 13, 2017 5pm | Deadline to submit Offer(s) |
November 14, 2017 | Notification of Shortlisted Offers |
November 27, 2017 | Shortlisted Bidders' deadline to submit required documents |
December 2017 through early 2018 | Negotiations and Execution of PPA(s) |
All documents associated with this RFO are available below: