NOTIFICATION OF PLANNED PROCUREMENT (NPP 2022-0283)

Service Delivery: HomeWarming Program 

Upcoming RFP (2022-0283)

This NPP is issued to inform industry that EfficiencyOne intendeds to publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) to source qualified firms to deliver the HomeWarming Program. 

The Efficiency Nova Scotia HomeWarming Program is a home retrofit program that services Nova Scotian homeowners on lower incomes. Eligible participants are provided with no-cost EnerGuide D evaluations and energy efficient home upgrades, followed by post upgrade EnerGuide E evaluations (if applicable). The objectives are to save eligible homeowners energy, reduce their carbon footprints, increase their disposable incomes, improve occupant comfort, and increase energy literacy. Building envelope upgrades are performed, where insulating and draft proofing are the primary means by which this is achieved. The Program will also include the installation of heat pump systems, primarily single-zone ductless heat pumps, in homes that meet certain eligibility criteria. Household appliance replacements of fridges, freezers and clothes dryers will also be considered for customers with old inefficient appliances.

Procurement Phases

Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC 2022-0283): Nov. 3 – 16, 2022

A Preliminary Market Consultation was issued in early November, where the main goals of the PMC were to: 

• prepare the market for the upcoming RFP; and 
• obtain comments from the industry and other participants/stakeholders on a draft scope of work for the purpose of ensuring the information being provided is clear and understandable to potential proponents; Includes pertinent background information that will enable Proponents to prepare an accurate proposal; and Does not unintentionally and/or unreasonably limit the ability of qualified and experienced companies from competing in the upcoming RFP.

Notice of Planned Procurement (PMC 2022-0283): Dec. 12, 2022 – RFP release date

Interested parties should monitor this website https://efficiencyone.bidsandtenders.ca for updates on the posting of the upcoming RFP.  They may also choose to Create and Account and select EfficiencyOne under “Agency Notifications” to receive updates when EfficiencyOne posts new procurement opportunities (e.g. the upcoming RFP for these services).

Request For Proposals (RFP-2022-0283):  Early January 2023

Any company wanting to submit a response to the RFP will need to “Create an Account”, which can be done for FREE from the EfficiencyOne bids&tenders™ landing page https://efficiencyone.bidsandtenders.ca.

Creating an Account will allow the company to participate in any procurement EfficiencyOne posts to bids&tenders™ at no charge.

• It is anticipated that the RFP will now be released in Early January 2023. 
• The posting will appear on the EfficiencyOne Bids and Tenders Homepage (https://efficiencyone.bidsandtenders.ca).
• Stay tuned to this site for any additional notifications or updates regarding the RFP schedule