programs SECO

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Regional Energy Management Assistance for the Regional Energy Management Program (RFP No. 240c)

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Request for Proposal (RFP) 240c invite proposals from qualified Texas Councils of Governments to develop and deploy a regionally focused energy management program. Respondents should specialize in identifying methods for increasing regional energy and water savings activities in the public sector and should have extensive knowledge and working experience with public sector energy and water management.

Proposal Details

  • Maximum contract amount: To be determined.
  • Successful Respondent will provide 20 percent match of the contract amount.
    • A successful respondent match must meet the criteria described in 2 CFR § 200.306(e).
    • Any portion of a successful respondent match consisting of volunteer hours must use as a baseline either (a) the firm’s publicly stated rate or (b) a rate at or below the average rate charged for the same professional employee category for the fiscal year.
    • Successful Respondent match must be approved by Department of Energy (DOE) prior to full contract execution.
Schedule of Events
Key Deadlines Date
Issuance August 25, 2025
Written Questions Due September 3, 2025 — 2 p.m. CT
Proposal Submission September 26, 2025 — 2 p.m. CT
Contract Execution October 1, 2025 or thereafter

Questions

Submit questions regarding this RFP using the Written Questions Due link above.