SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

    RFP for NERC Compliance

    Issued by Planning & Development Services
    cityRFPPlanning & Development ServicesSol. 231741
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Feb 20, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jan 27, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Planning &
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541618
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Palo Alto Utilities seeks a consulting firm for NERC and WECC compliance support to ensure audit readiness and regulatory adherence for its Electric Utility. Services include compliance documentation, audit support, training, and regulatory monitoring.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    231741
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    January 27, 2026
    Due Date
    February 20, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541618AI guide
    Agency
    Planning & Development Services

    Description

    The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive NERC and WECC compliance support for its Electric Utility. The primary objective is to ensure CPAU remains fully compliant, audit-ready, and responsive to evolving regulatory requirements. CPAU is registered with NERC as a Distribution Provider (DP) and currently maintains a null list of Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber Systems and requires ongoing expertise to assist with applicable Reliability Standards, effective internal controls, and successfully navigate WECC, NERC, and FERC oversight activities.

     

    The selected consultant will provide ongoing compliance and advisory services, including development and maintenance of compliance documentation and evidence, internal compliance reviews, audit preparation and support, regulatory monitoring, training, and compliance management system support. This engagement is intended to strengthen governance, improve consistency and efficiency in compliance processes, and provide clear insight into compliance status and risks. CPAU is interested in engaging experienced, high-quality consultants with demonstrated NERC/WECC expertise and a practical, collaborative approach to electric utility compliance.

    Key dates

    1. January 27, 2026Published
    2. February 20, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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