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Nez Perce Tribe

· Tribal government

· Idaho

Nimiipuu Energy Consultant Services for Tribal Utility Authority Feasibility and Framework Development

PROPOSALS DUE

October 05, 2026, 4:30 pm PDT

Closed

WHAT THEY WANT

(Summarized from the RFP)

Nimiipuu Energy, on behalf of the Nez Perce Tribe in Lapwai, Idaho, is soliciting proposals from consultants with demonstrated expertise in Tribal Utility Authority development, energy policy, renewable energy planning, and regulatory analysis to determine the feasibility of establishing a Nez Perce Tribal Utility Authority and to develop the legal, regulatory, and operational framework needed to create it. The work is funded through a 2024 Tribal Energy Development Capacity grant from the Division of Energy and Mineral Development, and all deliverables must be completed by June 30, 2027, with work commencing within 21 days of award.

CHANGES SINCE PUBLISHED

No amendments were filed before it closed.

WHAT OTHERS ASKED

No questions were answered in writing before it closed.

ABOUT THIS RFP

RFP number

Not Assigned

Budget

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Published

Entity type

Tribal government

State

Idaho

Summarized from the Nez Perce Tribe portal.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Submit by mail to Nimiipuu Energy, PO Box 365, Lapwai, ID 83540, or by email to tuim@nezperce.org, nikesaa@nezperce.org, and accounts@nimiipuu.energy. Include the consultant's resume, at least two references from past projects (one of similar complexity), and a cost estimate for the services in the Scope of Work. Questions go to the same email addresses.

NAICS CODES & TAGS

541690

541611

541110

Energy and Utility Consulting

Policy Analysis

Community Engagement Strategy

ACROSS 539 RFPS

MORE THAN

1 in 5

1 in 5

RFPs changed their terms while active.

A week of proposal work, based on the published terms.

A week of proposal work, based on the published terms.

DAY 1 · PUBLISHED

PUBLISHED

DAY 16 · THE TERMS CHANGE

DAY 16 · TERMS CHANGE

DAY 25 · DUE

DUE

25 days is the median window from publication to due date; day 16 is the median first change for the 113 that changed. 539 RFPs published and due: July 23 - Sept. 30, 2026.

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A week of proposal work, based on the published terms.

A week of proposal work, based on the published terms.

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