Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · DOUGLAS COUNTY ENGINEERING
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Douglas County Public Works seeks consulting services for commercialization and offtake strategy of biochar and related by-products from a new biochar facility starting production in 2027. Proposals due June 20, 2026.
Douglas County Public Works (“County”) seeks qualified firm(s) to provide a commercialization and offtake strategy for biochar, mulch, compost, carbon credits, and other process by-products from the County’s planned biochar facility, that aligns with local government competitive procurement requirements. The facility is scheduled to begin production of biochar in January 2027 with a single unit capable of processing approximately 10,000 tons of biomass annually, with a second matching biochar unit planned for installation in 2029. In addition, the facility has the potential to generate 50,000 tons of mulched biomass for use as mulch or compostable material on an annual basis. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2489.C20018476 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/12/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Firms responding are required to submit, by email, for the following services to: Dan Roberts Douglas County Public Works Department drroberts@douglasco.gov Phone: 303-663-6284 Proposals are due no later than 5:00 PM, Mountain Time Zone, June 20, 2026. Proposals shall include pricing including hourly rates for additional work outside of the initial scope. No pre-proposal meeting will be held; however, you may email Dan Roberts with any questions regarding submittal of a proposal for this project. The County requests that you identify a contact person that will be available to answer questions over the telephone regarding your proposal after the County’s evaluation of your written proposals. The County anticipates selecting a consultant and giving Notice to Proceed by July 15, 2026. **Owner Organization**: Douglas County Public Works **Solicitation Number**: CI 2026-018 **Reference Number**: 0000425952 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
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