25-001 - Community Power Plan Support Services and Other Outreach Services

Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is seeking responses from nonprofit entities or other organizations, which may include but not be limited to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and as well as qualified individuals and firms to assist OCPA in advancing its Community Power Plan (CPP) by supporting community needs assessment, engagement and outreach, technical assistance within OCPA’s service area, with an emphasis on serving disadvantaged and under-resourced communities. These partners may also serve as outreach partners to support OCPA’s outreach efforts for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program (EBD-DI) administered by the County of Los Angeles.

This RFQ is a solicitation for qualifications only and is not intended as an offer to enter into a contract or as a promise to engage in any formal competitive bidding or negotiations.

This RFQ outlines the requirements and the scope of work to be performed. OCPA seeks to develop partnerships that support the CPP’s goals, which include: 

• Addressing the needs, concerns, and priorities of communities in OCPA’s member jurisdictions. 
• Building relationships with community leaders and organizations to inform and equip them to support OCPA’s role in the region. 
• Establishing an ecosystem of organizations to support OCPA’s equitable outreach and program administration efforts.