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PSE’s RFP closeout report is now available. See the Updates and Notifications section below.

Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP

On February 9, 2024, PSE filed the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) in Docket UE-240085. The Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP sought proposals to investigate non-wires solutions to PSE’s transmission system capacity needs in Kitsap County. This was in keeping with the WUTC’s Purchase of Resources rules, which required that PSE evaluate non-wires solutions in its solutions development process.

In August 2023, following Commission approval in Docket UE-230283, PSE hired PA Consulting Group, Inc. (PA Consulting) for independent evaluator (“IE”) services. As IE, PA Consulting consulted with PSE on the procurement activities for the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP.

Updates about the RFP will be published below, as well as sent to stakeholders. For additions to the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP stakeholder distribution list, contact KitsapNonWiresRFP@pse.com.

  • Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP Schedule
    RFP KEY EVENTS AND TIMING
    RFP release February 9, 2024
    Open Q & A period February 9 to February 29, 2024
    Q & A release March 15, 2024
    Proposal submittal period begins March 29, 2024
    Proposal submittal period ends May 24, 2024
    (by 6 p.m. PST)
    PSE posts compliance report to the RFP website, consistent with the requirements of WAC 480-107-035(5) June 24, 2024
    PSE conducts Phase 1 eligibility screening and non-price qualitative scoring process July 2024
    PSE selects RFP shortlist for Phase 2 and notifies Bidders September 2024
    PSE conducts Phase 2 price and portfolio evaluation and selects shortlist for Phase 3 and notifies Bidders November 2024
    PSE conducts Phase 3 evaluation and makes final selection By December 31, 2024
    If applicable, PSE negotiates and executes agreement(s) with bidder(s) 2025
  • Updates and Notifications

    Q & A from interested parties

    The Q & A period for the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP is now closed. View the Q & A document (linked below) for a list of the questions we received during the Q & A period as well as our responses.

    PSE does not include company names, project names, contact information or other identifying descriptors in the Q & A.


    RFP docket updates (UE-240085)

    Included below are PSE’s Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP summary report and closeout report. Interested parties can find information about the RFP approval process and any subsequent updates on the WUTC's website in the docket UE-240085.

    • PSE posts an RFP closeout report  pursuant to WAC 480-107-145(2). PSE also files an informational filing in docket UE-240085, in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (posted 4/24/2025)
    • PSE posts a proposal summary report  pursuant to WAC 480-107-035(5), which includes an attachment containing a summary of each proposal and offer received. PSE also files an informational filing in docket UE-240085, in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (posted 6/24/2024)

  • Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP Documents and Submission

    Interested parties can view and download the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP by clicking on the links below.

    Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP Materials:
    Main RFP Document 
    Exhibit A: Evaluation Criteria and Scoring 
    Exhibit B: Proposal Requirements Forms 
    Exhibit C: BESS Requirements 
    Exhibit D: Mutual Confidentiality Agreement 
    Exhibit E: Prototype Ownership Agreement Term Sheet 
    Exhibit F: Prototype Capacity and/or Energy Agreement Term Sheet 
    Exhibit G: Prototype Clean Energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Term Sheet 
    Exhibit H: Requirements List