The City of Philadelphia (“the City”) and Philadelphia Gas Works (“PGW”) are issuing this Request for Information (“RFI”) to solicit responses regarding proposed microgrid and renewable energy solutions at City sites including the Philadelphia Prisons complex, a water treatment plant, and a pump station (together, the “Project”). This RFI is directed to entities (each, a ‘Respondent’) that have proven experience designing, developing, financing, and/or operating microgrid and distributed energy systems, and is intended to:
- Provide general background information related to the Project; and
- Solicit input on a variety of issues, including potential technical solutions, project phasing, viable
financing models (with a preference for a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (“GESA”) structure),
market information, and schedule considerations.
There are several drivers for this Project and this RFI, including:
- Protecting against energy cost volatility and providing long-term budget stability;
- Improving reliability and energy security at a continuously occupied, high-load municipal facility; and
- Advancing the City of Philadelphia’s decarbonization and clean energy goals.
Timeline
RFI Release Date
10/30/2026
Deadline for questions, requests for clarification, or requests for additional information
11/12/2026 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time)
City Responds to Questions
11/20/2026 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time)
Responses to RFI Due
12/10/2026 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time)
Instructions to Respondents
Responses to this RFI should be submitted on or before 12/10/2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, in an electronic PDF format via email to June Bethea june.bethea@phila.gov with a copy to dominic.mcgraw@phila.gov. Responses should in no case exceed fifteen (15) pages.
Questions concerning this RFI shall be directed in writing to June Bethea and Dominic McGraw at the email addresses listed above on or before 11/12/2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Respondents may not contact any other City of Philadelphia or Philadelphia Gas Works personnel regarding this RFI.
To the fullest extent possible, Respondent’s submission should provide answers to the questions set forth below in the Section entitled “Information Requested.” Entities that submit written responses may be invited for a discussion regarding their responses with the City.