Multisource District Thermal Energy Design Study

This contract is a design‑study award for a multisource district thermal energy system intended to reduce Denver municipal facilities’ reliance on Xcel Energy’s steam service and to lay the groundwork for a scalable, sustainable thermal solution across multiple city buildings. The City and County of Denver, through its Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency, issued an RFP on October 26 2023, held a pre‑proposal meeting, and set a 30% Small Business Enterprise participation goal, limiting awards to SBE‑certified firms. Energetics Consulting Engineers LLC was selected as the winning vendor to conduct feasibility analyses, develop technical designs, and deliver a phased implementation plan, with a budget of up to $500,000 and a contract term of three years. • Scope: Engineering feasibility study and phased technical design for a multisource district thermal energy system. • Funding: Up to $500,000 sourced through the Colorado Energy Office Community District Heating & Geothermal Readiness Grant Program. • Requirements: Only SBE‑certified firms may bid; 30% SBE participation goal; deliverables due by the contract term.