Tennessee Technological University

The buyer seeks a contractor to develop and implement a strategic plan for creating the Small Grid Development Consortium (SGDC), a future nonprofit organization. The contractor will guide the formation of SGDC as a nonprofit entity focused on advancing grid modeling technologies for rural electric utilities. The project involves creating a governance structure, stakeholder engagement plan, and sustainable operations model. The contractor will deliver a strategic plan and oversee key incorporation activities to position SGDC for independence by August 2026.

• 3/4/2025 - Disability Accommodation Request Deadline
• 3/4/2025 - Written Question/Comments Deadline
• 3/6/2025 - Tennessee Tech Responds to Written Questions/Comments
• 3/20/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 4/7/2025 - Technical Presentations by Proposers
• 5/1/2025 - Contract Execution

• Develop comprehensive strategic plan for SGDC nonprofit incorporation
• Create roadmap for governance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable operations
• Guide and manage process of forming SGDC as nonprofit entity
• Handle incorporation procedures and ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations
• Establish foundational governance structures representing diverse stakeholders
• Collaborate with TCRI and consult with anticipated SGDC stakeholders
• Deliver finalized strategic plan with implementation timeline
• Oversee key incorporation activities including legal filings
• Position SGDC for full operational independence by project end