Statewide Clean Energy ESCO Pool

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking to create a qualified pool of Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to deliver clean‑energy and decarbonization projects across its statewide correctional facilities. The solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) where firms submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to be pre‑qualified for future task‑order contracts. The pool is expected to support a total budget of roughly $30 million over a 24‑month project horizon, covering consulting, engineering, procurement, construction‑management, and operations‑maintenance services. • Scope includes energy‑efficiency assessments, renewable‑energy system design, financing assistance, construction‑management, and performance verification for prison and community‑correction facilities. • Participation is strongly encouraged for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and other small businesses. • No pre‑proposal conference or site visit is provided; all information is obtained from the downloadable RFQ package. • SOQs must be uploaded to the CDCR Vanir Managed File Transfer portal by June 4, 2026, after the question deadline of May 14, 2026.