Project Information

Bid Title

RFP for NERC Compliance

Issuing Agency

City of Palo Alto

Location

California

Published Date

Jan 27, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: RFP for NERC Compliance

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 1/27/2026

Due Date: 2/20/2026

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RFP for NERC Compliance

Request For Proposal

Utilities

96258

Project ID: RFP196665

Release Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 2:10pm

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Draft Response No Bid23 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Tue, Jan 27, 2026 2:10 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive NERC and WECC compliance support for its Electric Utility. The primary objective is to ensure CPAU remains fully compliant, audit-ready, and responsive to evolving regulatory requirements. CPAU is registered with NERC as a Distribution Provider (DP) and currently maintains a null list of Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber Systems and requires ongoing expertise to assist with applicable Reliability Standards, effective internal controls, and successfully navigate WECC, NERC, and FERC oversight activities.

The selected consultant will provide ongoing compliance and advisory services, including development and maintenance of compliance documentation and evidence, internal compliance reviews, audit preparation and support, regulatory monitoring, training, and compliance management system support. This engagement is intended to strengthen governance, improve consistency and efficiency in compliance processes, and provide clear insight into compliance status and risks. CPAU is interested in engaging experienced, high-quality consultants with demonstrated NERC/WECC expertise and a practical, collaborative approach to electric utility compliance.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

January 27, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

February 6, 2026, 2:16pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

February 20, 2026, 3:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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