RFP Denver Training for Electrification Building Careers

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Feb 17, 2026
Due:	Mar 24, 2026
Agency:	City of Denver
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

Closing date March 24, 2026, 04:00 PM

Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO), in partnership with Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek qualified organizations with established Denver Metro programs to train Denver’s workforce in Building Performance and Energy Efficiency, HVAC and Mechanical Systems, and Electrical and Renewable Energy

This RFP is intended to advance the development of the City’s green workforce strategy in accordance with Climate Protection Fund (CPF) requirements. Through this work, the City and County of Denver aims to provide workforce development opportunities to support the quality green job growth needed to meet the City’s climate goals.

GUIDELINES (PDF, 466KB)
PROPOSAL CHECKLIST (PDF, 263KB)

The proposal deadline is Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Proposals will ONLY be accepted electronically via the application portal

Contact details

Lisa Valdez

DEDO.Proposals@denvergov.org

Important Dates

Deadline
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Pre-proposal meeting
A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held Tuesday , March 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Register Here

Your questions
Any final questions regarding this RFP must have been submitted in writing by Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4 p.m.

RFP addendum
The pre-proposal meeting presentation and compiled Q&A will be posted as an addendum by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4 p.m.

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2026 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – 20260217

DENVER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

DENVER TRAINING FOR ELECTRIFICATION BUILDING CAREERS

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for the

The following instructions and checklist of attachments are provided as tools to assist you in ensuring

that adequate information is available as you begin the application submission process. The online

application includes requests for attachments that must be uploaded to the Zengine application system

to complete your proposal.

NOTE: if any of the links do not open when you “CRTL+CLICK”, simply copy and paste the url into your

browser for access.

Zengine System Requirements In order to begin, you must:

▪ Have a valid email address

▪ Use a computer with Internet Access to complete the online application. If you do not have a

computer, visit a Denver Public Library. Locations are listed here.

Also, we recommend that you:

▪ Utilize Internet Explorer 9 or above, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome

▪ Use Microsoft Office 2007 or above

▪ Adjust the resolution on your computer screen to a minimum of 1024 x 768.

A. Using the Zengine System to Create an Application

The first time you enter the Zengine system you will be instructed to enter an email address and

create a password in the “Signup” area. In subsequent visits, you will be required to enter the same

email and password in the “Login” area.

In an effort to help you retain the data that you’ve entered into the application, save your work

often.

Take the following two steps to be sure to save all you work:

1. Select “Save Draft” at the top of the application

2. Only mark the application complete once you have finished filling out all the required

questions as shown below:

Once you have completed the application and uploaded all attachments, you may proceed to submit

your application by:

1. Select “Submit” in the top right corner of the application homepage. The (radio) button will

automatically turn green once the application is marked complete and no further action is

required.

NOTE: Zengine will not allow you to submit the application until you have completed all

required fields. It will indicate the missing information with the following message after the

first incomplete field: Please enter all required fields. Once all fields have been completed,

you may try to submit the application again.

2. Once you submit the application, you will return to your portal’s Homepage where you can see

the status of your submission by the colored status bar below the submission card.

1. If the status bar is purple or says "Application Submitted", your submission is under

review, and no action needs to be taken.

2. If the status bar is orange or says "Action Required", there is an action required. Click on

the Submission Card to complete.

3. If the status bar shows anything other than the 2 requirements mentioned above, then

there is an error. Please reach out to the Administrator of this program.

Once submitted, your application is under review and no further action needs to be taken.

3. Your submission is now complete. You will be able to access a copy of your application anytime

by logging into your portal with the login credentials you created at the beginning.

B. Uploading Attachments in the Zengine System

The attachments below are itemized according to the Section names at the top of each part of the

application. Multiple pages must be uploaded as a single attachment in .pdf format. Be careful when

uploading an attachment, as the Zengine system will only accept one attachment per individual

response.

If a document is uploaded incorrectly, press the “Select a File” button to replace the incorrect

document. You may then browse the documents on your computer to select and upload the correct

document (the system will only retain the last attachment uploaded per response).

A. Application and Evaluation Criteria

1. Applicant Qualifications: Written Response

2. Letters of Commitment: Attach at least 2 Letters of Commitment/Agreements

3. Staffing Plan: Written Response

B. Training Program

1. Training Plan: Written Response

2. Work-based and Hands-on Learning Model: Written Response

3. Target Audience: Written Response

4. Target Recruitment: Written Response

5. Program Model: Written Response

6. Program Outcome Table: Attach Completed Template

7. Performance Evaluation: Written Response

8. Program Sustainability: Written Response

C. Program Information

1. Project Timeline: Attach Completed Template

2. Program Curriculum

Description: Written Response

Program Materials: Attach relevant program materials

D. Financial Statements

1. Financial Statements: Attach Two most recent fiscal years

2. Budget: Attach completed Budget Template

3. Funding History: Attach completed template

E. Additional Required Information

1. IRS Form W-9: Attachment

2. Certificate of Good Standing with the Secretary of State: Attachment

3. Lobbying Certification: Attachment

4. Drug-Free Workplace Certification: Attachment

5. Certificates of Insurance: Attachment

6. Sample Contract Certification: Attachment Contract Certification Form

7. Supporting documentation: Attach Supporting Documentation

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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RFP Denver Training for Electrification Building Careers

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