May 15, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources seeks proposals from organizations or individuals interested in applied research and development projects that serve to accelerate the development and adoption of new energy efficient technologies and innovative program strategies in Minnesota. The information obtained from this effort is intended to inform electric and natural gas utility Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) development and state energy policy. The projects will be funded through the Conservation Applied Research and Development (CARD) Grant Program.
Two funding topics have been identified for this particular RFP:
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Funding Topic A: Perform Field Study or Demonstration of Innovative Technology or Innovative Technology-Based Approach.
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Funding Topic B: Produce a White Paper Addressing an Innovative Approach to a Problem, Underutilized Opportunity, or Promising Strategy Related to a Market or Technology.
Work on the projects selected for the RFP is expected to begin by about January 2, 2018.
The RFP and required forms are available for download on the Department’s website through Friday, September 1, 2017. Questions about this RFP may be submitted any time after the published date of this RFP and will be answered weekly. All questions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., CDT on Monday, August 21, 2017.
The RFP and forms can be obtained from:
Preferred method: https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/rfp/
U.S. Postal Service:
Grants Staff
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Division of Energy Resources
85 Seventh Place East, Suite 280
Saint Paul, MN 55101
The Notice of Intent to propose in response to this RFP must be submitted by electronic means and received by the Department no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT, Monday, June 12, 2017. Only Responders who submit a Notice of Intent will be eligible to submit a full proposal. Full proposals must be submitted by electronic means and received by the Department no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT, Friday, September 1, 2017. Late proposals will not be considered. Instructions for submitting proposals are detailed in the RFP.
This request does not obligate the State to complete the work contemplated in this notice. The State reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the Responder.
If you have questions or need more information about the RFP, please contact Commerce Grants Staff at energy.contracts@state.mn.us. Other Commerce personnel are not authorized to discuss this RFP with Responders. Contact regarding this RFP with anyone other than Commerce Grants Staff personnel could result in disqualification.
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