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.

Download the RFP

Supplemental Response Template

Joint Scheduling Coordination RFP Webinar Recording from February 23, 2021

Download the Presentation Slides

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.

IT Audit Request for Proposals

RFP Q&A

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

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.

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

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

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 IT Security Audit (RFP)

2020 IT Security Audit Q&A 2/27/2020

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

2020 Focused Security Assessment (RFP)

2020 Focused Security Assessment Q&A 2/27/2020

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

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

Request for Proposals

Distributed RA Request for Proposal – Pricing & Capacity Proposal Worksheet

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Customer Resource Center

2019 Request for Information (RFI) – Customer Resource Center

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:

RFP Protocol

RFP Q&A Addendum

Attachment A

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:

RFP Protocol

Attachment A

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:

RFP Protocol

FAQ

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.

Documents:

RFP Protocol (updated May 6, 2019)

Offer Form

Term Sheet

Questions and Answers as of  May 8, 2019

2019 Joint RFO SVCE & MBCP Webinar Deck

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Design, Implementation, Management and Evaluation Support for Decarbonization and Innovation Programs

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

FAQ’s

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

Proposals due by February 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time.

EV Charging Infrastructure Plan RFP

EV Charging Infrastructure Plan Questions and Answers

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.

All documents associated with this RFO are available below:

• RFO Protocol
• Offer Form
• PPA Form with Storage
• PPA Form with NO Storage
• Questions and Answers 
• Presentation from 9/28/17 Webinar