RFP Denver Training for Electrification Building Careers

The City of Denver, through its Economic Development and Opportunity office in partnership with the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency, is seeking proposals from established Denver‑Metro training providers to deliver workforce development for building‑decarbonization careers. The contract will fund 24 months of hands‑on training in energy‑efficiency, heat‑pump installation, electrical, plumbing/pipefitting/sheet‑metal, and building‑controls, plus 12 months of post‑training placement and retention monitoring. Applicants must serve at least 50 % of participants from Denver‑Metro priority populations, pay trainees $20‑$25 hour, and provide employer commitment letters. The total pool of funding is $850 k, with individual awards ranging roughly $150‑$350 k. • Core services: curriculum‑based training, wrap‑around support (transport, childcare, certifications), and job‑placement monitoring. • Eligibility: established non‑profit, for‑profit, educational, or government entities with a proven track record in the specified trades. • Requirements: detailed training plan, employer letters of commitment, budget, certifications, insurance, and compliance with City contract terms.