PSC-25-07Virtual Power Plant or Distributed Energy Resource Management System Pilot Project

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Nov 24, 2025
Due:	Jan 22, 2026
Agency:	Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	PSC-25-07
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Issue Date	Proposal Submission Date	Title	Description	Point of Contact
7/9/2025	1/22/2026	Addendum No. 4 to RFP No. PSC-25-07 Attachment A - DCSEU Support for VPP/DERMS Pilot Project (RFP No. PSC-25-07) Addendum No. 3 to RFP No. PSC-25-07 Addendum No. 2 to RFP No. PSC-25-07 Addendum No. 1 to RFP No. PSC-25-07 Exhibit A PSC-25-07 Virtual Power Plant or Distributed Energy Resource Management System Pilot Project Attachment A - Proposal Checklist Attachment B - Disclosure Conflict of Interest Statement Attachment C - Past Performance Attachment D - Subcontracting Plan Attachment E - EEO Policy Agreement & Report Attachment F - 1st Source Agreement and Revised Employment Plan Attachment G - TRL Level Questionnaire Attachment H - Promises Certifications Assertions Assurances Attachment I - Terms and Conditions Attachment J - PowerPath DC MEDSIS Principles Attachment K - DC Grantee Contractor Language Access Implementation Guide	The purpose of this RFP is to fund a VPP or DERMS to be located in the District at site(s) to be identified by the Offeror. The project funded by this RFP should be designed to provide insights and new learnings to assist the Commission in identifying technologies and policies that can be implemented in the District to modernize the distribution energy delivery system for increased sustainability.	Karen M. Hester

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ADDENDUM NO. 4

RFP NO. PSC-25-07

VIRTUAL POWER PLANT OR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

PILOT PROJECT

Issued: November 24, 2025

SECTION I. Questions and Answers

Question 1

Would a potential VPP site outside of the District of Columbia (i.e., Beltsville, MD) be

allowed?

Answer

Per Section A.2 of the RFP- The purpose of this RFP is to fund a VPP or DERMS to

be located in the District at site(s) to be identified by the Offeror; therefore, the

Commission will not consider a site outside of the District of Columbia.

Question 2

According to the RFP under Section D.4.3.1 Preliminary Implementation Plan and Schedule

(15 Points) “Offerors are required to include a preliminary implementation plan, schedule,

and milestones as part of their initial proposal, in accordance with Sections B.1.1. and B.3.

of this document." Section B.3 includes the “Applicable Documents and Resources.” Is

"B.3" an error and the PSC meant to reference "B.1.3"?

Answer

Delete in its entirety: Offerors are required to include a preliminary implementation

plan, schedule, and milestones as part of their initial proposal, in accordance with

Sections B.1.1. and B.3. of this document.

And Replace with:

“Offerors are required to include a preliminary implementation plan, schedule, and

milestones as part of their initial proposal, in accordance with Section B.1

of this document”.

Question 3

RFP page 18, section D.4.4.1 Organizational Overview asks for a copy of the Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy. Does this apply to only principal firms or

subcontractors as well?

Answer

This is applicable to the principal firm and any subcontractor or joint venture partner

firms.

Question 4

Section C.2.1 requires that Certified Business Enterprises, with preference for small

business enterprises; must perform work equal to at least 35% of the contract value, unless

they are the prime Awardee. Would the Commission consider expanding this requirement

to consider other small, disadvantaged businesses (such as minority- or woman-owned)

eligible to meet the 35% requirement?

Answer

No, the Commission requires 35% participation by firms certified by DSLBD.

SECTION II Information on DSEU

See Attachment A for information from DCSEU pertaining to this solicitation.

-End of Addendum-

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