Energy Tax Credit Assistance Services

North Georgia EMC

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE

For Energy Tax Credit Assistance Services

Date: May 20, 2026

Proposals are requested from professional tax advisers with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments and other entities with the implementation of projects involving IRS Energy Tax Credits and federal funds, including Appalachian Regional Commission funds. Responding firms should have the experience and capabilities necessary to ensure that energy tax credits pledged as federal cost share are properly substantiated, legally eligible, timely realized, and defensible in the event of IRS review or audit. Plans are to contract within a year from the date of this notice, with a reputable consulting firm for advisement on Federally Funded Projects related to battery energy storage system development projects.

Information that should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:

1. Firm Overview and Relevant Experience

2. Relevant Project Experience

3. Key Personnel and Project Team

4. Technical Approach and Project Execution

5. Risk Identification and Mitigation

6. References

7. Fees

8. Statement of Qualifications

All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

NGEMC also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM on July 6, 2026. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications, and proposal packages should be submitted to the two contacts listed below:

Paul Ruud,

VP Engineering Services

North Georgia E.M.C

AND

Coty Burch,

Engineer

North Georgia EMC