Energize Denver Compliance Assistance for Equity Priority Buildings

SummaryThe Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) on behalf of the City and County of Denver, desires to solicit proposals for Energize Denver Compliance Assistance Programs for Equity Priority Buildings. CASR anticipates awarding multiple contracts up to $6,000,000 in total. PurposeThe Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional consultant to propose professional services to assume the existing implementation of Energize Denver compliance assistance services for EPBs 25,000 sq. ft. and larger and to develop a targeted assistance program for the electrification of EPBs 5,000-24,999 sq. ft for compliance purposes. CASR will own the identification of potential participants for recruitment and approve applications. Once the building is approved for services, CASR will turn them over to the Consultant for services.The office’s mission is to act with urgency to proactively mitigate climate change by advancing science-based strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a scale and timeline that align with the recommendations from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, cultivate resiliency in the face of potential climate change-related emergencies, secure an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable city for generations to come, and ensure that the setting of goals and metrics and monitoring of results considers equity.Other DetailsMinority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Participation:Pursuant to Article V of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) has established the following participation requirement for this project:18% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)The participation requirement must be met with certified firms, § 28-127 D.R.M.C., found in the Small Business Certification and Contract Management System, or through the demonstration of a sufficient good-faith effort. § 28-128 D.R.M.C.Required Insurance:The City does not negotiate insurance requirements or contract insurance language, and any objections not raised formally in the selection process are waived.It is strongly recommended that all applicants prepare Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for all required coverages as soon as possible to expedite the contracting process.Review the Sample Agreement for the required insurance amounts under paragraph 9 of this RFP. The required insurance coverages are as follows:Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability InsuranceCommercial General LiabilityBusiness Automobile Liability Contact Details:Regina [email protected]/24/2026: Issuance of RFP via BidNetProposals will ONLY be accepted electronically via the application portal08/31/2026: Any final questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via BidNet by 10:00 a.m. local time09/03/2026: CASR will issue responses to all questions via BidNet09/14/2026: Final submissions due by 10:00 a.m. local time