Weatherization Assistance Program
Advanced Energy is seeking qualified contractors and installers to support the North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program and ensure effective and efficient delivery of aid to eligible low-income households. The program aims to improve energy efficiency, enhance indoor air quality and reduce energy costs for residents. All services must be in accordance with the North Carolina Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications.
Timeline
Application Information
Program Services Application
- Apply here if you’d like to provide services such as energy audits or quality control.
- Supporting documents
- Energy Auditor Scope and Price
- Quality Control Inspector Scope and Price
Installer Application
- Apply here if you’d like to provide weatherization installations and repairs.
- Supporting documents
- Shell (Air Sealing and Insulation) Scope and Price
- Electrical Scope and Price
- HVAC Scope and Price
- Insulation Scope and Price
- Plumbing Scope and Price
Selection Criteria
- Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevant experience and expertise
- Quality and feasibility of proposed approach
- Cost-effectiveness and budget justification
- Organizational capacity and resources
Protest Procedures
Purpose: To provide specific actions which will be taken should a protest be filed by an unsuccessful subcontractor.
Protester Procedures: File a written complaint using the agency specified format within ten (10) working days after notice of rejection.
Contact Coordinator: Notify subcontractor that a complaint of protest has been filed.
Administration: Schedule the meeting of protest committee to review complaint.
Protest Committee:
A. Conduct meeting to evaluate protest within ten (10) working days of the filing of the receipt of protest.
B. Record minutes of evaluation of protest committee meeting.
C. Issue a decision to agency administration within five (5) working days of the 4. meeting of the protest committee.
D. Notify protester of the decision of the protest committee.
Additional Information: Protest format will contain the following:
A. Notice of protest and specific reasons for filing the protest.
B. Statement stating this is a protest letter.
C. A detailed statement of the grounds for protest.
D. A specific request for a ruling by the protest committee and a statement of the relief requested.
*If this information is not furnished, Advanced Energy may refuse to consider the protest. Protests must be submitted in writing. The individuals who sit on the protest committee must be identified in writing prior to commencement of all procurement activities. The contract coordinator and program director should not be involved in the protest procedures other than to provide technical support to the protest committee.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about the application process, please email [NAME] at [EMAIL] by [DATE]. Questions and responses will be posted here by [DATE].
Advanced Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and all other protected statuses under federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on job-related requirements.
