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P26000719 STUDIES ASSESSING HAWAI’Is RPS GOALS

General Information
Solicitation Number
P26000719version:    07
Status
Closed
Department
University of Hawaii
Division
University of Hawaii
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Statewide
Category
Services
Release Date
10/02/2025
Amendment Date & Time
10/29/2025 05:30 PM
Amendment Reason
Notice of Clarification: This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consulting Services and does not fall under any State or Federal requirements for Professional Architect or Engineering (A/E) services.
Offer Due Date & Time
11/17/2025 02:30 PM
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued to support The Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, who is commissioning a series of studies to evaluate and assess the landscape for meeting Hawaii’s RPS goals on behalf of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum.

Specifically, analyzing the affordability impacts and opportunities of the transition is underlying the analysis for each of the Projects outlined in the following scope of work documents. This solicitation comprises a collection of Projects with distinct Scopes of Work that are centered on the theme of electricity affordability.
Contact Person
Allen, Sarah-Jane
Email
sallen9@hawaii.edu
Phone
808-213-1210
General Comments
Contract start and end dates are tentative. The actual start and end dates will be indicated in the Notice to Proceed letter.
Procurement Officer
Sarah-Jane Allen
Attachments
UHRFP264199HIRPSGoals-RFP264199StudiesHIRPSGoals.pdf
Amendment 1-Amendment1.pdf
RFP264199Amendment2.pdf


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P26000719 STUDIES ASSESSING HAWAI’Is RPS GOALS

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Quantity
Unit of Measure
Commodity Code
 

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Project 1: Cost Drivers and Affordability Challenges Assessment
1
JOB
541690, 541620, 926110, 541611, 541350, 541614 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
541690 Energy consulting services
541620 Environmental consulting services
926110 Energy program administration
541611 Business management consulting services
541350 Energy efficiency inspection services
541614 Operations research consulting services
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Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
JOB
Title
Project 1: Cost Drivers and Affordability Challenges Assessment
Description
Project 1: Assessment of Cost Drivers and Affordability Challenges for Achieving 70% Renewable Energy in Hawaii

Objective

This project aims to identify and assess the key cost drivers influencing the development of utility-scale photovoltaic energy generation across the Hawaiian Islands. It will quantify how these drivers affect power purchase agreement (PPA) prices, overall project viability, and long­ term affordability. The analysis will identify the major cost drivers influencing pricing, and to the extent possible, this analysis should identify disparities across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai, with a focus on the resulting affordability implications.
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Project 2: Land Assessment for Renewable Energy Development
1
JOB
541614, 541690, 541620, 926110, 541611, 541350, 541614 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
541614 Efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services
541690 Energy consulting services
541620 Environmental consulting services
926110 Energy program administration
541611 Business management consulting services
541350 Energy efficiency inspection services
541614 Operations research consulting services
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
JOB
Title
Project 2: Land Assessment for Renewable Energy Development
Description
Project 2: Assessment of Government Land for Renewable Energy Development in Hawaii

Objective:
This project will assess the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and policy implications of utilizing state- and county-owned lands in Hawaii for renewable energy project development. It will build on Hawaii Executive Order 25.01 (issued January 27, 2025), which directs state agencies to explore opportunities for clean energy deployment on public lands. The goal is to identify how leveraging public land can reduce project costs, accelerate deployment timelines, and improve affordability, particularly for low-income households, while also identifying actionable strategies and policy pathways to support this development.
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Project 3: Domestic and International Risks to Renewable Energy
1
JOB
541614, 541620, 926110, 541611, 541350, 541614 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
541614 Efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services
541620 Environmental consulting services
926110 Energy program administration
541611 Business management consulting services
541350 Energy efficiency inspection services
541614 Operations research consulting services
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
JOB
Title
Project 3: Domestic and International Risks to Renewable Energy
Description
Project 3: Domestic and International Risks to Renewable Energy Development in Hawaii

Objective:
To evaluate the economic and market impacts of current and emerging barriers to renewable energy adoption (with a focus on photovoltaic) in Hawaii, with a focus on supply chain constraints, federal and international tariffs, and the elimination of tax credits. The study will determine how these factors influence project development, cost-effectiveness, affordability and adoption rates across the state, considering both distributed energy resources (DERs) and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
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Project 4: Feasibility of Agrivoltaics in Hawaii
1
JOB
541614, 541614, 541690, 541620, 926110, 541611, 541350, 541614 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
541614 Productivity improvement consulting services
541614 Efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services
541690 Energy consulting services
541620 Environmental consulting services
926110 Energy program administration
541611 Business management consulting services
541350 Energy efficiency inspection services
541614 Operations research consulting services
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
JOB
Title
Project 4: Feasibility of Agrivoltaics in Hawaii
Description
Project 4: Feasibility of Agrivoltaics in Hawaii

Objective
The objective of this scoping study is to evaluate the feasibility and potential for implementation of agrivoltaic systems in Hawaii. The study will assess whether renewable energy and farming can effectively coexist in Hawaii, what benefits agrivoltaics may provide to resource-constrained lands, and what lessons can be drawn from national and international case studies.
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P26000719 STUDIES ASSESSING HAWAI’Is RPS GOALS

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