Climate Action and Sustainability Plan Consultant

It is the intent of Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) to create a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient Tucson Unified for students, staff, and community to meet short and long-term climate and sustainability goals, while providing flexibility to adjust as needed during implementation of outlined strategies. TUSD is soliciting proposals for interested qualified vendors to furnish consulting services for a Climate Action and Sustainability Plan (Action Plan).

The next decade will be decisive due to approaches to construction, technology advancements and infrastructure-driven changes. Adoption of these changes will be both rewarding and challenging, and budget driven. As we travel the pathway to assess net-zero opportunities, the policy will guide strategic decisions that can evolve with time. Evolution of technologies, advances in construction and practices in TUSD schools will be transforming not just for our energy systems, but also academic education on climate sustainability, food choices, transportation, and procurement practices.

Mitigating climate change to reduce our carbon footprint while transitioning to a sustainable operation is something we all benefit from. Tucson Unified is proactively planning and building a sustainable climate action strategy to contribute to the reduction of climate impacts. In addition, Tucson Unified is creating and introducing structures for teaching and learning about climate change, climate solutions, and sustainability, to prepare students to lead into a sustainable future. And finally, to advance equity, we can prioritize communities most impacted and involve student, staff, and community members in decisions about climate action.