Opportunity Announcement Type: RFI
Title: PG&E’s Small Business Affinity Partnership in Central Valley
Deadline: 1/21/2021
Website: Upcoming PG&E Bid Opportunities (will be accessible online in 1-2 days)
Description:
The objective of this bid opportunity is to identify local, small and medium-sized suppliers in the Central Valley to support outreach to local, small and micro businesses within their community. The selected supplier(s) will help to: increase awareness of PG&E’s offerings; create greater awareness of PG&E’s products and services; provide personalized, high touch connectivity to the local business community; educate on customer digitization to improve ease of payments; share availability of resources and programs.
Description of work includes, but is not limited, to the following:
- Local outreach: Connect and explain to small business owners how to incorporate sustainability, safety and energy efficiency measures into buildings to optimize performance.
- Digital education: Maximize the small business owner’s digital experience with the PGE.com platform.
- Education: Raise awareness and provide education on distributed energy and other resources within the PG&E ecosystem via door-to-door outreach, phone campaigns, and / or community events.
- Data collection and reporting: Track and report key performance metrics related to a specific outreach subject. Provide detailed reports, presentations and recommendations based on findings.
Minimum Requirements:
Suppliers must meet all the following requirements to be considered:
- Demonstrated experience and success in managing community outreach programs.
- Staff with sustainability, engineering, or energy-related consulting experience.
- Meet the State of California definition of Small Business (A business with principal office domiciled in California with 100 or fewer employees; average annual gross receipts of $15 million or less over the last three tax years).
- Ability to meet critical cyber security requirements and pass a detailed review.
- Meet all background and business requirements to become a PG&E supplier.
Work Location:
The supplier’s work facilities must be located within the PG&E-served communities of the Central Valley, including: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern.
How to Respond:
Suppliers interested in participating in this Contract Opportunity must:
- Meet all minimum requirements noted above
- Complete the Questionnaire attached to this Contract Opportunity Announcement.
- Submit completed Questionnaire via email to Nichoel Farris by 12 noon (PST) January 21, 2021.
If Additional Questions, Contact:
Nichoel Farris
Channel Manager / Small Business Strategist
