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P25000228 Ind. Observer for Hawaiian Electric’s Integrated Grid Planning

General Information
Solicitation Number
P25000228
Status
Awarded
Department
Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Division
Public Utilities Commission
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Statewide
Category
Services
Release Date
08/01/2024
Offer Due Date & Time
08/30/2024 02:00 PM
Description
Hawaiian Electric is launching a new RFP to procure additional renewable energy across its territories. This RFP will be part of a series of rolling procurements, approximately fourteen to eighteen months apart, designed to align with the needs identified in the Companies’ Integrated Grid Plan. Such solicitations are governed by a Competitive Bidding Framework (“CBF”), which allows use of an Independent Observer (“IO”) to monitor the competitive bidding process to ensure that the RFP is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner.
Contact Person
Hew, Gerald
Email
gerald.j.hew@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-586-3753
General Comments
Prior to the contract start date, the Contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance.
Procurement Officer
Jodi Endo Chai
Attachments
RFP PUC 25 05 Ind Observer HECO Grid Plan-IndependObserverHECOGrid RFP PUC 25 05 2024.07.31(Final).docx
RFP PUC 25 05 Attach 1 Offer Form OF1-Attachment 1 OFFER FORM OF1.docx
RFP PUC 25 05 Attach 2 Offer Form OF2-Attachment 2 OFFER FORM OF2.docx
103D-1 General Conditions.pdf

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P25000228 Ind. Observer for Hawaiian Electric’s Integrated Grid Planning

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Unit of Measure
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IO Monitoring the Competitive Bidding Process
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YEAR
541690 

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Commodity Code Description
541690 Energy consulting services
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
YEAR
Title
IO Monitoring the Competitive Bidding Process
Description
IO to monitor the competitive bidding process to ensure that the RFP is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner.
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P25000228 Ind. Observer for Hawaiian Electric’s Integrated Grid Planning

Instructions
  • RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
  • QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION: Unless otherwise indicated, questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Buyer listed.
  • TRANSACTION FEES: The awarded vendor shall pay a transaction fee of 0.75% (.0075) of the award, not to exceed $5,000 for each award. This transaction fee shall be based on the original award amount and the awarded vendor shall be responsible for payment of the fee to Tyler Hawaii, the vendor administering the HIePRO. Payment must be made to Tyler Hawaii within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. The invoice is generated based on the date the award is posted.
  • OFFER DEEMED FIRM/AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT OFFER: Submission of an electronic response to the State of Hawaii constitutes and shall be deemed an offer to sell the specified goods and/or services to the State of Hawaii at the price shown in the response and under the State's Terms and Conditions. The electronic response submitter certifies that he/she is authorized to sign the response for the submitting vendor and that the response is made without connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a response for the same goods and/or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
  • COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION: Vendors are required to be compliant with all appropriate state and federal statutes. Proof of compliance is required through HCE or via paper documentation.
  • VENDOR REGISTRATION IN HAWAII COMPLIANCE EXPRESS (HCE) : Vendors can register at https://vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce via an annual subscription fee and should subscribe prior to responding to a solicitation. For more information visit the HCE Section of the FAQs at http://spo.hawaii.gov/faqs/#tabs-4.
  • VENDOR COMPLIANCE – PAPER DOCUMENTS : Vendors not utilizing HCE shall provide paper certificates that must be valid at the time of award. All applications for applicable clearances are the responsibility of the vendor, who must be compliant pursuant to HRS§103D-310(c) with the chapters 1) Chapter 237, General Excise Tax Laws; 2) Chapter 382, Hawaii Employment Security Law; 3)Chapter 386, Worker’s Compensation Law; 4) Chapter 392, Temporary Disability Insurance; 5)Chapter 393, Prepaid Health Care Act; and 6) §103D-310(c), Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for entities doing business in the State. Upon receipt of compliance paper documents (A-6, LIR#27, COGS), the purchasing agency reserves the right to verify their validity with the respective issuing agency.
  • VENDOR NON-COMPLIANCE : NON-COMPLIANCE may result in a vendor not receiving an award, delay of payment, or cancellation of award. If the vendor does not maintain timely compliance, which is the vendor’s responsibility, an offer otherwise deemed responsive and responsible may not be awarded. State agencies may check for compliance at any time.
  • HAWAII GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET): Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, vendors shall include all applicable taxes in the price submitted. The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for the islands of Oahu, Kauai , Hawaii, and Maui.
  • ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Vendors shall include all applicable fees, charges, surcharges, shipping/handling, delivery, or any other charges associated with this solicitation in the price submitted.