Neighborhood Heating Decarbonization Plan

The City of Ann Arbor seeks a professional consulting firm to develop and support a Neighborhood Heating Decarbonization Plan. The effort includes technical and economic analysis of 4‑5 micro‑neighborhoods, preparation of a value‑proposition analysis, ongoing technical assistance (≈4 hrs/week) for pilot neighborhoods, expert‑witness testimony for a utility rate case, and regular coordination meetings. The contract is fixed‑price at $125,000 with a 12‑18‑month performance window. • Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies for gas‑to‑electric or geothermal heating conversions in selected micro‑neighborhoods. • Provide weekly technical support to the City and pilot households, including utility‑bill modeling and policy gap analysis. • Serve as an expert witness in the DTE Gas Rate Case, coordinating with legal counsel and delivering testimony. • Deliver bi‑weekly status meetings, detailed reports, and a maintainable model for City staff.