Studies and Goals

Under CPUC Decision 07-12-050 (December 20, 2007), the CPUC directed its staff and consultants to conduct three studies.  These goals of these studies are:

1.      The Statewide and Regional Water-Energy Relationship Study is to establish the relationship between annual climate and hydrology variation, regional and statewide water demand variations and statewide energy use by the water system. Another goal of this study is to develop a model of the functional relationship between water use in California and energy used in the water sector that can be used in a predictive mode: for example, using specific water delivery requirements developed from precipitation pattern information, the expected energy use can be estimated.

2.      The Water Agency and Function Component Study and Embedded Energy-Water Load Profiles Study is to develop representative ranges of energy intensities for water agencies in California, and representative ranges of energy intensities for the various functional components of the water system in California. The detailed annual and daily profiles for energy use will be established as a function of water delivery requirements for a full range of local, regional, state and federal water agencies within the California water system. Another goal of this component of the study is to develop representative ranges of water-energy load profiles for water agencies in California, and representative ranges of energy load profiles for the various functional components of the water system in California.

3.      The End-Use Water Demand Profile Study is to provide all participants with accurate and current end-user water use profiles based on metered data.

The information developed in these studies should provide a better understanding of how energy is used in the California water industry.  CPUC will use the results from these studies to help determine whether future embedded energy in water programs should be added to CPUC’s energy efficiency portfolio.

• Academic preparation in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college. The preferred candidate would have conducted advanced study, or produced publications in an area related to the content of the above listed projects.

• Four to five years progressively responsible experience performing project management. The preferred candidate might also have technical experience (energy, water, utility system economics) that precedes their project management responsibilities.

• Specific experience working in (or with a service provider to) the federal, state, regional, and/or local government sectors.

• Working knowledge of the principles of project control, including: the ability to understand a project budget, project expenditures and the ability to interpret project deliverables (various reports and other results) to measure project progress (for the purpose of recognizing the need change course in a project to attain its goals).

• Experience in contract management, which has allowed you to develop the ability to effectively manage a contractor performing technical tasks utilizing terms and conditions of a contract.

• Proven management and organizational abilities to plan and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines, and successfully assess, balance, and prioritize numerous competing concerns.

• Desktop computer applications (including MS Office, relational databases, electronic mail, etc.)

• Project management tools (such as MS Project)

• WWW in a network environment

• Ability to post documents and maintain a website.

• Knowledge of general office procedures and working knowledge of general office equipment.

• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation skills – that allow you to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively with anyone regardless of their background. The ability to effectively interact with others in a one-on-one setting (utilizing active listening skills) is particularly important.

• Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to interact effectively and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with an array of diverse interests, individuals, agencies and constituencies. It is particularly important that our Project Manager be able to use their interpersonal skills to motivate our contractors to provide their best and not rely on punitive tactics (such as withholding invoice payment) to successfully complete a project.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage your own time.

• Experience, knowledge and involvement in energy efficiency and/or water efficiency programs, policies, or contemporary (energy and environmental) issues that face California.
• Knowledge of documents submitted in Commission proceeding R.06-04-010 by the utilities and other parties.
• Knowledge of regulatory policymaking in promoting energy efficiency.
• Experience managing projects that are knowledge-based and the performance is exposed to uncertainties that can impact project cost, schedule and /or quality.

CIEE seeks project management assistance for the projects described above, in particular for the following activities:

1. Participation in project kickoff and management meetings.
2. Assurance that the deliverables for each project are prepared on time and within budget.
3. Assistance in the review, evaluation, and presentation of research results and deliverables.
4. Invoice approvals.

All individuals are allowed to respond to this request for qualification.

There are conflict of interest provisions and CPUC bidder guidelines on the firewall between implementers and evaluators that bidders should read.  Information about these policies are posted on the CIEE website for this RFQ.

Please note that sole proprietors are also encouraged to respond to this opportunity, but they must maintain their status as an independent contractor (IRS Definition) throughout their involvement in this project.  

The contract start date is expected to be in June 2008; a detailed schedule for deliverables will be part of the contract. No work is to be performed until a fully executed agreement is received by the Project Manager. A prototype contract would include:

Budget Template_1-30-08.xls (Budget instructions)

Sample Terms and Conditions

Exhibit D: Conflict of Interest Guidelines

California Public Utilities Code Section 583

Exhibit F_GENERAL ORDER NO. 66-C.pdf

• Qualification cover page, use this TITLE PAGE
• Your qualifications and your competencies, specifically responding to the numbered and bulleted qualifications list above, as well as any recent (past 36 months) involvement that is relevant to the proposed topic.
• References Not to exceed three references, with contact information
• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae for all named principal investigator(s) Not to exceed two pages per person
• Proposed budget – include hourly rates only (do not include the number of expected hours).  Use this budget format: Budget Template. A supporting explanation for the use of the budget template is provided here.
• Conflict of Interest:  To facilitate the identification of potential conflicts of interest, all parties that are awarded under this solicitation will be required to follow the disclosure guidelines set forth in Exhibit D of the sample terms and conditions (Exhibit D). The potential for conflicts are evaluated on an individual basis (not organization). Completed Conflict of Interest disclosure will be necessary only for the Principal Investigator(s) and other Key Personnel during the submission of the RFQ. Upon selection all other individuals on the respondent’s team will need to disclose potential conflicts. If a potential conflict is identified, the solution would be the replacement of that individual team member.

Failure to follow requested formatting requirements may result in the disqualification of your qualification.

CIEE does not require an original hardcopy version of your qualifications submittal. Your authorized institutional representative should email your completed submission to Michael.Kusiak@ucop.edu  with the following statement in the subject line of the email:

 [organization’s name] Qualifications, Project Manager RFQ (CP1-005-08).

We do request that you also forward a copy of the signed Title Page that includes the appropriate signatures. You may provide this signed version as either a PDF (to the submission) or as a separate fax or mail a hardcopy (see contact information in the Project Manager Checklist.