The purpose was to secure a rebate fulfillment company for the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. The Appliance Rebate Program offered Minnesota residential consumers a rebate when purchasing a qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliance at a Minnesota retail location during the Program timeframe.

Total Funding Available:  Up to $5,009,000 (including administrative costs for program)

Status: Work being completed

Date Launched: 11/09/09

Date Closed: 11/30/09

Proposals Received:  Six

Number Selected: 1-Helgeson Enterprises

Contract Start/End Dates: January 15, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

Rebates Redeemed: 25,367 (3/2/11)

Value of Redeemed Rebates: $4,587,050 (3/2/11)