Due by December 12, 2025 by 5:00 PM (PST)
Questions Due: November 07, 2025
Note: Proposal deadline extended to December 12
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform and related implementation services. The DERMS will serve as the core platform for 3CE’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) pilot programs.
Successful applicant(s) will have proven experience, technical expertise, and sufficient organizational capacity in the following areas for an initial term of up to five years:
- DERMS software implementation and configuration
- Integration, aggregation, management and active control of distributed energy resources including battery storage systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, heat pump water heaters (HPWH), and smart thermostats
- Energy data management, analytics, monitoring, and reporting capabilities
- System interoperability, cybersecurity protocols, and ongoing technical support