Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Renewable Energy Certificate (Credit)

This document is Attachment J.6 of Request for Quotation (RFQ) #AOCSSB26Q0073, issued by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) on September 10, 2026. The solicitation seeks a contractor to supply Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The contract will consist of a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods. The procurement is conducted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. To be considered for award, interested vendors must submit questions by September 14, 2026, and final quotations by September 16, 2026. The anticipated award date is September 28, 2026. Quotations must be submitted in two separate volumes: Volume I (Technical Acceptability) and Volume II (Price). Volume I is limited to five pages and must demonstrate compliance with mandatory REC criteria, including registry tracking (e.g., PJM-GATS, WREGIS), specific vintage and resource types, and delivery or retirement verification. It must also list generator-specific details and include a commitment to no unauthorized substitutions. Volume II has no page limit and contains the pricing sheets and the completed Standard Form 33. The AOC will evaluate proposals by starting with the lowest-priced submission and assessing its technical acceptability. If the lowest-priced offer meets all criteria and is rated "Acceptable," it will be selected for award. Price reasonableness and realism analyses will be conducted to ensure the validity and feasibility of the proposed rates.

This federal solicitation (AOCSSB26Q0073), issued by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Supplies, Services, and Material Management Division, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The anticipated contract is a firm-fixed-price type with a performance structure consisting of a one-year base period and four sequential one-year option periods, spanning from September 28, 2026, through September 27, 2031. The primary requirement is the acquisition of RECs to offset energy use, with specified certificate performance timeframes designated for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) representing the prior annual cycle (e.g., October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, for the base year CLIN). Key administrative and compliance provisions detailed in the document include: - Strict security and delivery guidelines for the Capitol Complex, requiring all contractor vehicles to clear the Off-Site Delivery Center (OSDC) and submit detailed driver and vehicle information to the U.S. Capitol Police. - Standard federal contract clauses, such as the Buy American Act, Equal Opportunity provisions, and strict regulations against human trafficking. - Formal inspection and acceptance protocols under FAR 52.246-2, clarifying that title transfers to the government upon formal acceptance. - Administrative designations, identifying the Contracting Officer as the sole authority for contract modifications and outlining the role of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Proposals must be submitted to the AOC by September 27, 2026, at 17:00 ET.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a solicitation by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the supply of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) under Requisition No. PPA260309. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract featuring a base year (September 28, 2026 – September 27, 2027) and four consecutive one-year options. The primary objectives are to ensure the AOC complies with the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, which mandates that 7.5% of federal building energy come from renewable sources, and to secure Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits for the Cannon House Office Building renewal project. Because GSA energy supply contracts no longer include a REC component, the AOC must purchase them independently. The contractor must supply 20,000 megawatt-hours (MWhs) of RECs annually. Eligible RECs must be Green-e certified, tracked via a recognized registry (such as PJM GATS, M-RETS, or WREGIS), and generated from facilities operational within the last ten years. Additionally, the power must be generated within a specific fiscal-year-based vintage window. Key deliverables include an audited Annual Renewable Report, due by June 30 each year, containing third-party-verified affidavits confirming resource origins (ZIP codes and eGRID subregions), environmental attribute ownership, and non-duplication of sales. Contractors are also required to retire the RECs on the AOC’s behalf and submit official retirement documentation alongside concurrent billing and attestation forms to receive payment.

This document is Attachment J.3 of federal solicitation No. AOCSSB26Q0073, serving as the official Verification from Renewable Energy Supplier and Generator Registration Form. Its primary purpose is to verify and certify the authenticity, exclusive ownership, and regulatory compliance of renewable energy and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sold to the government. The document consists of two primary sections: - **Supplier Verification:** The renewable power or REC provider must certify that all sold attributes were generated by eligible sources, transferred entirely to the government, and complying with the contract's vintage requirements. It verifies that the attributes and associated electrical energy were sold only once and not used to satisfy any other federal, state, or local renewable energy mandates. - **Generator Registration Form:** This section collects facility-specific details, including the facility name, ID number, contact information, and capacity by fuel type (such as wind, solar, biomass, or hydroelectric). If multiple facilities are utilized, a separate form is required for each. Ultimately, this form functions as an audit tool for the government to verify the accuracy of retail marketing claims and ensure that the purchased renewable attributes have not been double-counted or claimed by third parties.

This document is an official template for a Renewable Power/Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Notification (Exhibit J.4) associated with solicitation No. AOCSSB26Q0073. It serves as a verification form for contractors to certify that they have provided specified amounts of renewable power or RECs to the government for a designated period. The notification requires the contractor to verify that the provided RECs include emissions and other environmental characteristics, but exclude energy, capacity, or other electrical power attributes. Additionally, the contractor must represent that these environmental attributes and associated emission credits have not been sold, reserved, or conveyed to any other party. To complete the form, the contractor must specify the type of renewable resource, the source facility location, the total quantity of RECs conveyed in megawatt-hours (MWhs), and provide authorized company signatures and dates.

This government document is a structured data template or spreadsheet schema designed for tracking utility usage, renewable energy metrics, and contract management. It outlines standard fields for utility service providers, service start and end dates, account numbers, and service addresses. Additionally, the template tracks environmental and sustainability metrics, specifically focusing on renewable energy percentages and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) retired. It structures consumption data on a monthly basis across a standard fiscal or calendar year (from October through September), culminating in total kilowatt-hours (kWhs) consumed and total RECs managed. This template is typically used in government procurement, RFPs, or grant reporting to monitor energy efficiency, contract compliance, and utility expenditures.

This document, designated as Attachment J.5, is a compliance template for verifying and reporting annual renewable energy data under a government contract. It requires the contractor to document monthly kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage and corresponding Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) retired for each service account. Contractors serving five or fewer accounts may fill out the provided physical tables, while those with more accounts must submit the data using an approved Excel or CSV template (Attachment J.5a) requested from the Contracting Officer. The template tracks specific account details, including utility account numbers, service addresses, contract start and end dates, and renewable percentages. To ensure compliance, the total number of retired RECs reported in the bottom table must equal the monthly kWh usage multiplied by each account's designated renewable percentage. Additionally, the cumulative RECs reported in this document must align with the figures specified in Attachments 3 and 4. The completed form requires a formal signature and date certification from an authorized representative to verify the accuracy of the contractor's records.

This document is Attachment J.7, "Quoters Questions," for Request for Quotes (RFQ) AOCSSB26Q0073, issued by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The purpose of this attachment is to provide a structured template for prospective bidders to submit questions regarding the procurement of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The template is organized in a tabular format designed to systematically collect and address inquiries. It requires quoters to provide specific references, including the page, section, and paragraph number of the RFQ associated with their question. Additionally, the document contains designated columns for the quoters' questions and the corresponding official government responses. Once populated, this document serves to clarify solicitation requirements, ensuring transparency and alignment between the AOC and potential contractors during the bidding process.

This document is the Volume 2 Pricing Sheet (Section B) for Request for Quote (RFQ) AOCSSB26Q0073, issued by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The purpose of this contract is to procure Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs/Credits) for 16 federal buildings in Washington, D.C., serviced by PEPCO. The contract structure consists of a Base Year (CLIN 0001) and four subsequent Option Years (CLINs 0101 through 0401), spanning from September 28, 2026, through August 27, 2031. For each contract period, the AOC requires a total of 20,000 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of RECs. Pricing is requested on a per-MWh basis for each of the 16 facilities. The specific buildings and their annual MWh allocations include: * **Cannon House Office Building:** 7,000 MWh * **US Capitol/CVC:** 2,250 MWh * **Madison Building:** 1,755 MWh * **Rayburn House Office Building:** 1,500 MWh * **Hart Senate Office Building:** 1,125 MWh * **Dirksen, Ford, Longworth, Russell, Supreme Court, and O'Neill Buildings:** ranging from 700 to 775 MWh each * **Jefferson, Adams, CP Headquarters, and BG Conservatory:** ranging from 60 to 550 MWh each Bidders must input their unit cost per MWh and total individual costs for each facility across all periods. The completed, signed sheet must be scanned and submitted electronically alongside the active Excel spreadsheet. All proposed prices must exclude federal, state, and local taxes.