Bid guide
How to bid on Energize Denver Compliance Assistance for Equity Priority Buildings with the City and County of Denver
What the City and County of Denver is buying
The City and County of Denver is seeking qualified consultants to provide Energize Denver compliance assistance. This includes services for Equity Priority Buildings (EPBs) 25,000 square feet and larger. Additionally, the city needs assistance to develop and implement a new electrification program for EPBs between 5,000 and 24,999 square feet.
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) aims to award multiple contracts for these services. The total value across all contracts may reach up to $6 million over a five-year period. This is an opportunity for firms to support Denver's climate action and sustainability goals by helping buildings meet energy compliance standards.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on August 24, 2026. Any final questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. CASR will then issue responses to all questions on September 3, 2026.
Final proposals are due electronically by September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Proposals will only be accepted via the designated online portal. Missing this deadline means your proposal will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional consulting firms with expertise in energy compliance, building electrification, and sustainability programs. Firms should have experience working with commercial or multi-family buildings, particularly those in the 5,000 to 25,000+ square foot range.
The City and County of Denver has an 18% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal for this project. Firms that are certified MWBEs or can partner with certified firms to meet this goal are particularly well-suited. Experience with similar government compliance assistance programs would also be beneficial.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation details, you need to go to the original source on denvergov.org. This page will provide the complete statement of work, the reference number CASR-202684498, and the closing date.
Review all documents and instructions provided on the posting page. The City and County of Denver specifies the exact submission channel for each project, which could be a plan room, an email, or a portal link directly on the page. You must follow these specific directions to submit your proposal electronically before the September 14, 2026, deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the scope of work to ensure your proposal addresses both the existing compliance assistance for larger buildings and the new electrification program for smaller buildings. Clearly articulate your firm's experience with both types of services.
Pay close attention to the 18% MWBE participation goal. If your firm is not MWBE certified, identify potential certified partners early and outline how you will meet this requirement. Also, prepare your Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability as soon as possible, as the city does not negotiate insurance requirements.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City and County of Denver; the original posting controls.