2018 Independent Evaluator Request for Proposals

These files are available via the links above and on the PowerAdvocate® website (note: the PowerAdvocate® website will be the only means to submit the required files and prospective respondents should register on PowerAdvocate® to receive a user name and password no later than October 24, 2018).

RFP Schedule

The following schedule and deadlines apply to this RFP. SDG&E reserves the right to revise this schedule at any time and at SDG&E’s sole discretion. Respondents are responsible for accessing this RFP website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFP or the solicitation process.

All questions or other communications regarding this RFP should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. All questions and answers will be posted on this website anonymously. SDG&E will not accept questions or comments in any other form. Respondents are encouraged to check this RFP Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings.

RFP Announcements

Please check this webpage periodically as SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFP amendments.

Submitting Offers

Any party interested in submitting an Offer must register and receive access to the 2018 IE RFP event on PowerAdvocate® in order to submit an Offer. All Offers must be uploaded to the PowerAdvocate® no later than 12:00 p.m., Pacific Prevailing Time, on the CLOSING DATE (see RFP Schedule).  If Respondents encounter technical difficulties with the uploading process please contact PowerAdvocate Technical Support at 857-453-5800 or [email protected]. If you continue to have issues, you should provide evidence of such difficulties (e.g. a screen shot of the error message) and email the bid to:

The RFP mailbox: [email protected]

Emails shall be received by 12:00 p.m., Pacific Prevailing Time, on the Closing Date. Costs for participating and preparing bids shall be borne solely by the participants and not by SDG&E.

Required Forms:

1. Appendix 1 – Declaration Regarding Conflict of Interest
2. Appendix 2 - Standard Service Agreement. This RFP is subject to the attached Standard Service Agreement. Any exceptions to these terms must be specifically objected to by “redlining” each article and providing alternative language in your response. Failure to address said exceptions in the Proposal at this time shall be deemed a waiver of right to take exceptions and as an acceptance of all said Terms and Conditions at time of award. Please provide pricing within the redlined agreement.
3. Appendix 3 - Independent Evaluator Questionnaire. Please enter your responses directly into Appendix C.
4. Certificate of Insurance to reflect adherence to SDG&E’s Insurance Requirements as stated in Article 14 of SDG&E’s Standard Services Agreement in SCHEDULE A - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

All offer materials and information submitted shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of this RFP.

Proposals shall clearly demonstrate compliance with all requirements in this RFP and shall include a cover letter signed by an authorized representative.

The RFP and all subsequent revisions and documents are available for download from the RFP Website (http://www.sdge.com/procurement/2018IERFP) and the 2018 IE RFP event on the PowerAdvocate® website. Potential Respondents are responsible for monitoring the RFP Website and PowerAdvocate® for subsequent updates, notices and postings.

The 2018 IE RFP event on the PowerAdvocate® website contains all required RFP forms and the RFP document. Respondents who intend to bid but do not yet have an existing account with PowerAdvocate® must first register to create a username/password in order to receive access to the event. See below for instructions to login/register:

http://marketing.poweradvocate.com/sites/default/files/sourcing_intel_quickstart_supplier.pdf

Logging In to PowerAdvocate

You can access the PowerAdvocate platform via a web browser.

1. Open a web browser and go to http://poweradvocate.com

   PowerAdvocate functions in most web browsers; however, using browsers other than Internet Explorer version 6 or higher may cause certain functionality to work unexpectedly. Should you encounter problems, PowerAdvocate support may be unable to provide assistance until the issue has been replicated in a supported version of Internet Explorer.

2. Click Login

   Login page appears; you may wish to bookmark it for quick access.

3. Enter your account User Name and Password.

   Both are case-sensitive.

   If you do not have an account, go to http://marketing.poweradvocate.com and click the Registration link at the top of the page. If you have an account but do not remember your user information, click Forgot User Name or Forgot Password and they will be emailed to you.

4. Click Login.

   First-time users must register as a Supplier using the instructions above and the Referral information below to access the RFP event:
   

   Users with an existing PowerAdvocate® account may request access to the event using the link below:

   https://www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=85866&pubEvent=true

   The RFP website contains RFP forms and documents, the RFP schedule, and a Question and Answer forum.  All questions or other communications regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to [email protected] by the DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS as specified above in the RFP Schedule.  SDG&E will not accept questions or comments in any other form, except at the scheduled pre-bid conference.