Tribal Utility Authority Feasibility and Framework Consulting

The Nez Perce Tribe is seeking a consultant to assess and develop a Tribal Utility Authority framework, including energy policy, renewable energy planning, regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, and optional strategic energy planning and operational auditing.

Nez Perce Tribe


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Oct 05, 2026 04:30 PM
Sep 15, 2026 02:22 PM
Native-Owned Business
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Contact
tuim@nezperce.org
+12087906744
Lapwai, ID, USA
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Nimiipuu Energy, P.O. Box 365, Lapwai, ID 83540
Description

The Nez Perce Tribe seeks qualified consulting services to assess the legal, regulatory, and operational feasibility of establishing a Tribal Utility Authority and to develop the framework needed for Tribal control of energy resources. The scope includes analysis of Idaho Public Utilities Commission regulations, energy tariffs, treaty rights, Virtual Net Metering, Virtual Power Plants, and higher-capacity net metering; stakeholder engagement; drafting a Tribal Utility Authority code, ordinances, policies, and operational guidelines; and advocacy with utilities, regulators, and policymakers. Required qualifications include demonstrated expertise in Tribal Utility Authority development, energy policy, renewable energy planning, regulatory analysis, and operational auditing. Required proposal contents are a consultant resume, at least two past-project references including one project of similar complexity, and a cost estimate. Optional work includes developing a Strategic Energy Plan and conducting an operational audit of NMPE. Deliverables include the Tribal Utility Authority code and policies, regulatory recommendations and an advocacy strategy, stakeholder engagement reports, monthly progress reports, and a final project report. Work must begin within 21 days of award notification and be completed no later than June 30, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCAG96OTHER ENERGY - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
tribal utility consultingenergy policy consultingrenewable energy planning
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 14, 2026-Proposal Period Opens
Oct 02, 2026 10:30 PM-Questions Due
Oct 05, 2026 10:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jun 30, 2027-Contract Work Completion Deadline
Requirements
Required
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
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TED C REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSep 15, 2026 02:22 PM
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