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§ 2102. Factors for Consideration.

20 CA ADC § 2102Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 20. Public Utilities and Energy
Division 2. State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5.5. Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program
Article 1. Sole and Single Source Contracts
20 CCR § 2102
§ 2102. Factors for Consideration.
In determining whether to award a contract on a sole or single source basis, the Commission shall consider evaluation factors that include but are not limited to:
(a) Does the proposal advance energy science or technology and provide benefits to California citizens?
(b) Is the proposal technology not adequately addressed by competitive and regulated markets?
(c) Does the proposed contract address at least one issue or goal specified in the most recent PIER Program area plan, appropriate subject area plan or Strategic Plan?
(d) Is the technological approach, analysis or process used substantially the same as another contract already funded under the PIER Program?
(e) Is the proposed contract substantially the same as a proposal previously submitted to the Commission and rejected on the basis of technical issues or administrative requirements?
(f) Was the proposed contract received within the timeframe directly before the anticipated publication date for a future PIER solicitation for which the proposed contract is eligible?
(g) Was the proposed contract received within the timeframe directly after the release date of a past PIER solicitation for which the proposed contract was eligible?
(h) What is the cost of the proposed project?
(i) What is the level of public and private benefits compared to proposal costs to be funded by the PIER program and by match funds?
(j) What is the overall technical quality and merit of the proposal?
(k) What are the qualification of the project team?
(l) What is the likelihood of and timeframe for success of the proposal?
(m) What are the technical, market and financial risks of the proposal?
(n) Is the proposal consistent with the energy policies of the State of California?

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 25218(e) and 25620.2(c), Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 25620.5, Public Resources Code.
History
1. New section filed 1-7-2000; operative 11-3-99 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(8). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(9) (Register 2000, No. 1).
This database is current through 3/15/24 Register 2024, No. 11.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2102, 20 CA ADC § 2102
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