Request for Proposals: Income Verification Services

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center seeks a provider for income verification of potential participants of the Massachusetts Solar for All (MASFA) program.

MASFA is a five-year program, funded by a $156 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that aims to expand access to clean and affordable solar energy to low-income and disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts. Programming includes zero-interest solar loan and solar lease initiatives for single-family homes, third-party and direct ownership initiatives for solar systems on public and private affordable multifamily housing properties, and low-income community shared solar initiatives that deepen community solar benefits to eligible subscribers. 

The selected provider will be responsible for providing a robust, accessible, swift, and secure process for receiving, processing, and verifying household income while minimizing the burden on households. This service will be free of charge to households. 

Top applicants responding to this solicitation will have experience providing income verification services at volume, a history of working with MASFA-eligible populations, and be able to demonstrate experience creating secure and accessible journeys for consumers. 

Please be aware that SFA was designed and funded by U.S. EPA. Funding has been obligated, but circumstances outside of MassCEC’s control may require that we delay, cancel, or adjust awarding funds under this RFP depending on the availability of federal funds or required changes to the program.