Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget

Buyer seeks a consultant to provide expert services related to renewable energy and energy storage siting cases. The consultant will provide technical expertise in environmental regulations, land use policy, urban planning, and GIS mapping. Services include sound engineering modeling, expert testimony, and technical report creation for renewable energy and energy storage projects. Buyer requires the consultant to support Michigan Public Service Commission contested case proceedings.

• 4/22/2025 - Pre-proposal meeting
• 4/29/2025 - Deadline for questions
• 5/6/2025 - State posts answers to questions
• 5/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/1/2025 - Anticipated contract begin date

• Minimum 3 years experience in renewable energy/storage siting
• Experience in environmental regulations, land use policy, or GIS mapping
• Experience in sound engineering modeling or INCE Board certification
• Experience serving as expert witness in legal settings

• Provide expert consultation on renewable energy siting cases
• Analyze environmental regulations related to energy projects
• Develop GIS mapping for renewable energy projects
• Conduct sound engineering modeling for energy installations
• Serve as expert witness in legal proceedings
• Review land use policies for energy projects
• Perform urban planning assessment for energy installations
• Create technical reports on energy storage siting
• Evaluate contested case documentation
• Provide technical testimony in regulatory hearings