SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
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City of Commerce City, CO seeks qualified firms to provide a greenhouse gas inventory including emissions analysis, forecasting, and reduction strategies. RFQ due April 10, 2026.
The City is seeking quotes from qualified firms to conduct a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, which involves analyzing emission sources and calculating emissions using standardized methods. **Solicitation Type**: RFQ - Request for Quote (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1529.C13954901 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/01/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: City Of Commerce City **Solicitation Number**: RFQ-CMO-26-006 **Reference Number**: 0000416928 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Scope of developing strategies to reduce emissions Can you please elaborate on what is meant under item 3. Quote Submittal, a, ii "....developing strategies to reduce emissions"? What specifically is the City looking for? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/17/2026 05:07 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Scope of inventory Is the City requesting a municipal or a community-wide GHG inventory? Or both? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/17/2026 05:07 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Planned budget What is the City's planned budget for this effort? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/17/2026 05:08 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Previous sustainability plan How does the City anticipate leveraging the existing sustainability plan has part of this effort? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/17/2026 05:09 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Scope of work Is the scope of the GHG inventory to include municipal operations and community-wide emissions, or just municipal operations? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/18/2026 04:13 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Past Inventories Has the City conducted GHG inventories in the past? If so, can they be made available to prospective bidders prior to submission? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/18/2026 04:15 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Inventory Boundary Is the intent of the inventory to cover core emissions sectors (buildings, transportation, solid waste) only, or are additional sectors desired such as Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) and Fugitive Emissions? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/18/2026 04:24 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Insurance Requirements Does the city have specific insurance requirements for this contract or will the consultant's standard insurance coverages be accepted? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/18/2026 04:29 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Project Budget What is the established project budget? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/18/2026 04:29 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Equipment Inventory Is there a comprehensive list of the equipment that is owned/operated by the City for inclusion in the emissions inventory? Or is the awardee required to go out and inventory all equipment? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 11:49 AM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Fuel Inventory Is there a comprehensive list of the fuels used or is the awardee required to inventory all fuel? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 11:52 AM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Fuel/Equipment Inventory If the awardee is to inventory all equipment and/or fuel used, how many sites are there? And are mobile equipment/vehicles included in the inventory? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 11:54 AM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Fuel Consumption For each equipment (and vehicle, if included), are there records of fuel consumption or activity levels that can be paired to what is in inventory? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 11:58 AM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: GHG Calculation Methodology Is City of Commerce open to non-GHG Protocol GHG inventories e.g., ICLEI’s pathway approach methodology? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q15 Arrow Right Question: Max or Preferred Budget Does City of Commerce have a maximum budget or preferred budget range for this scope of work? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 05:42 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q16 Arrow Right Question: GHG SaaS Platforms Is City of Commerce open to SaaS platforms that could incur modular, annual recurring fees? For example, the major SaaS platform in the US city GHG inventory space is ClearPath 2.0, a collaboration between ICLEI USA and ClimateView. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/23/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q17 Arrow Right Question: Questions for RFQ-CMO-26-06 Will you confirm the activity year of the GHG Inventory, is it for CY 2026 or CY 2025? Is Commerce City interested in licensed base inventory tools for the completion of the inventory, e.g. ICLEI ClearPath 2.0, or would the City prefer to update the previous Excel-based inventory workbook? Can you clarify the statement “Prepare for third-party verification (if required)?” Do you intend for the selected consultant to prepare an inventory that is ready for third-party verification? Standards such as ISO 14064 require that the third-party verification is done by a fully independent verification body - Will Commerce City pursue verification outside of this scope of work to maintain that independence? Is the inventory for the community or municipal operations? What is the budget for this project? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/24/2026 06:14 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q18 Arrow Right Question: Standard T&Cs Will the City provide the draft Professional Services Agreement or standard contract terms prior to award so vendors can review any legal and insurance requirements before submitting quotes? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 12:28 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q19 Arrow Right Question: Scoring Criteria Are you willing to share the scoring criteria or percentage allocation of points upon which each quote/proposal is graded upon? e.g., personnel qualifications (20%), case studies (30%), cost (25%), etc. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 04:01 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q20 Arrow Right Question: GHG Data Year According to the project objective, "Develop a comprehensive 2026 GHG inventory for Commerce City." Does Commerce City intend this GHG inventory to report GHG emissions for Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 07:35 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q21 Arrow Right Question: Projected Engagement Start Date Does Commerce City have an ideal project start date or month envisioned? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 07:40 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q22 Arrow Right Question: Budget Cap Is there a maximum budget allocated for this project? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:25 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q23 Arrow Right Question: Timeline Start Date Does the City have an anticipated start date for the project? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:25 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q24 Arrow Right Question: Meetings/Presentation What format (e.g., virtual, in-person) does the City anticipate for the presentation to the City Council or EPIC commission? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:26 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q25 Arrow Right Question: Meetings/Presentation Does the City anticipate any other meetings with City staff or other stakeholders as part of this scope? If so, what format (e.g., virtual, in-person)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:26 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q26 Arrow Right Question: Relevant Background Has Commerce City previously completed a GHG inventory? If so, can it be shared? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:26 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q27 Arrow Right Question: Relevant Background Are there existing climate action plans, sustainability goals, or emissions reduction targets this work should align with? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:27 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q28 Arrow Right Question: GHG Inventory Specifications Can the City confirm whether the GHG inventory should follow a community-wide or municipal operations boundary—or both? A) If both are desired, should they be delivered as separate inventories or integrated into one report? B) If a community-wide GHG inventory is desired, are there specific sectors or emission sources the City would like prioritized or included (e.g., transportation, buildings, waste, industrial activity, etc.)? C) If a municipal operations GHG inventory is desired, does the City desire Scope 3 emissions to be included? If so, to what extent? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:27 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q29 Arrow Right Question: GHG Inventory Specifications For the “2026 GHG Inventory,” please confirm the desired data year for the developing the baseline GHG inventory. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:28 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q30 Arrow Right Question: GHG Inventory Specifications Is the City seeking only a baseline GHG inventory for a single year, or should the scope also include emissions forecasting? If forecasting is desired, what time horizon should be considered? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:28 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q31 Arrow Right Question: Data Collection Will City staff be available to support data collection and validation? If so, to what extent? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:28 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q32 Arrow Right Question: Data Collection Will the City facilitate access to utility providers, regional agencies, or other external data sources as needed? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:29 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q33 Arrow Right Question: Data Collection What data has the City already collected (e.g., utility data, fleet fuel use, waste data, etc.)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:29 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q34 Arrow Right Question: Data Collection Are there known data gaps or challenges from prior efforts (if any) that the City is aware of? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:29 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q35 Arrow Right Question: Third-Party Verification Under what circumstances would third-party verification be required? If required, will the City retain a separate third-party verifier, or should this be included in the consultant’s scope? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:29 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q36 Arrow Right Question: QA/QC Procedures Are there specific QA/QC procedures or documentation standards the City expects the consultant to follow? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:30 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q37 Arrow Right Question: Deliverables Does the City have a preferred format for deliverables and supporting datasets (e.g., Excel, specific software platforms)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:30 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q38 Arrow Right Question: Deliverables Should the consultant provide a tool or template to enable the City to update the inventory for future annual updates? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:30 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q39 Arrow Right Question: Deliverables Are there specific accessibility standards or formats the City would like the final deliverables to meet? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:30 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q40 Arrow Right Question: Deliverables Beyond ADA compliance, are there expectations for public-facing materials (e.g., executive summaries, infographics, etc.)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:31 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT - Q41 Arrow Right Question: Miscellaneous Are there any local, small business, or disadvantaged business participation requirements or preferences? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 12:31 PM EDT 04/02/2026 06:24 PM EDT
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