Small & Medium Bldg. Energy Efficiency & Decarb Initiative

The State of Colorado’s Energy Office is seeking a qualified firm to pilot and evaluate technical‑assistance services for 20‑30 small‑ and medium‑sized commercial building owners (10,000‑50,000 sq ft) to plan, design, and secure financing for energy‑efficiency and decarbonization projects, creating a replicable model for the state. • Scope includes outreach, stakeholder partnership development, application/grading matrix creation, and direct technical assistance (design, engineering, permitting, financing navigation). • Deliverables: kickoff & bi‑weekly meetings, monthly & final reports, strategic outreach plan, project tracker, application forms, grading matrix, letters of intent, scope‑of‑work documents, technical assistance documentation, quantitative/qualitative program evaluation, SMB Financial Navigation Toolkit, and a public program blueprint. • Contract term: Oct 15 2026 – Dec 31 2027 (≈14 months). • Fixed‑price budget not to exceed $350,000. • Mandatory compliance with Colorado accessibility standards (WCAG AA) and AI governance policies. • Required experience: ≥5 years providing technical assistance, engineering/design, financing support (e.g., C‑PACE, CCEF) to commercial buildings; strong outreach/marketing capability. • Primary point of contact: Tara Larwick, Procurement Specialist (email & phone provided).