Multifamily Contractor Network

RFQL 5906 Summary - Revisions - July 1, 2026

General Updates:
• Network name has been updated from “Multifamily Residential Energy Pathways (MREP) Qualified Contractor Network” to “Multifamily Contractor Network”
• General language updates and clarifications
• Reorganized Sections
o Section VI. Business Qualification to Section V.
o Section V. Subsection a. promoted to Section VI.
o Section VI. Subsection f. promoted to Section VIII.
o Section VI. Subsection c. moved to new Section VIII Subsection d.
o Section VI. Subsection e. moved to new Section VIII Subsection c.
o Section V. Technical Requirements to Section X.
• Added Attachment D: Network Participating Contractor Sample Agreement
Section II. Program Requirements:
• Added new service categories and sub-categories with umbrella agreements
o Category – Climate Resilience

• Sub-Category – Design Professional
  o Category – Multifamily Support
   - Sub-Category – General Consulting Services
  • Combined Installer - Insulator subcategories
  • Added umbrella agreement details (subsection e and subsection f)
  Section III. Application Requirements:
  • Moved applications scoring detail tables to the appendix (subsection b. to Attachment B)
  o Split table by service categories
  o Adjusted scoring amounts and breakdowns
  o Added tables for
   - Climate Resilience
   - Multifamily Support
  Section IV. Minimum Requirements:
  • Moved Eligible Certifications, Accreditations, and Licenses Table to appendix (subsection a. to Attachment C)
  o Split table by service categories
  o Added tables for
   - Climate Resilience
   - Multifamily Support
  • Updated Insurance Requirements (subsection b.)
  Section V. Business Qualification:
  • Simplified Industry experience requirements (subsection b.)
  • Business stability adjusted to requirement rather than score
  Section VIII. Staffing Plan:
  • Added Organization Chart (Subsection a.)
  • Added Resumes Section (Subsection b.)
  Section X. technical Requirements:
  • Split requirements by Service Category
  o Added Climate Resilience
  o Added Multifamily Support
  Attachment A: Participation Agreement:
  • General language updates and clarifications
  • Alignment with RFQL Updates
  • Corrected webinar participation requirement from 50% to 75%
  • Updated Insurance Requirements

RFQL 5906 Summary of Revisions

• Revision to Section III: Application Requirements, Subsection B: Application Details and Evaluation Criteria.
  o Updated Table: Scoring Details for the Standard Application
  o Updated Table: Scoring Details for the Shortened Application
  o Added clarifying language
• Revision to Section IV: Minimum Requirements, Subsection A: Certifications, Accreditations, and Licenses
  o Updated Table Formatting
• Revision to Section IV: Minimum Requirements, Subsection D: Proof of Existing Network Membership or Completed Project
  o Align with information that is in the online application
  o Add clarifying language
• Revision to Section VII: Management Plan
  o Moved Staffing Plan to Section VI: Business Qualifications

Description of goods to services to be bid:

The Multifamily Residential Energy Pathways Participating Contractor Network (Contractor Network) is a roster of highly qualified firms and organizations who work directly with developers, building owners, and their representatives to plan and implement energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects in multifamily buildings. The Contractor Network replaces NYSERDA’s Multifamily Building Solutions Network and includes expanded service categories to ensure the full scope of multifamily property needs are being addressed with any energy retrofit project.

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:
www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

The eligibility criteria depends on the service categories that the contractor selects to join the network.

Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:

None

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)

SDVOB Goal: 0.00%

Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE)

MBE Goal: 0.00%

WBE Goal: 0.00%

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE)

DBE Goal: 0.00%