Public Works Energy Coordinator Support Services

The City of Pueblo is requesting proposals from qualified Consultants to provide part-time services as a Public Works Energy Coordinator (Coordinator) under a contracted arrangement. The Consultant/Coordinator will play a key role in supporting local greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction initiatives in compliance with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Statement of Work and all related grant and regulatory requirements.

Background

The City of Pueblo is embarking on an ambitious effort to strengthen its local capacity to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and advance its sustainability goals by utilizing federal and state grant support. As the region faces evolving regulatory requirements, a complex energy landscape, and growing community expectations for environmental leadership, the need for a dedicated and agile expert has never been greater. Success in this project means not just meeting compliance milestones or submitting reports, but building momentum for practical policy and program achievements that move the City of Pueblo visibly toward climate and energy targets. The winning approach will blend technical competence, strong collaboration with City staff and stakeholders, and proactive communication to ensure sustainability work resonates locally and with state/federal partners. The ideal Consultant will deliver measurable results, overcome implementation hurdles, and make the case for long-term investment in local energy leadership.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26-014
• Department: Public Works
• Department Head: Andrew Hayes (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-28T22:00:51.951Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Consultant Statement of Qualifications (15 pts)
• Coordinator Statement of Qualifications (25 pts)
• Previous Experience and References (20 pts)
• Project Approach (25 pts)
• Fee Schedule (15 pts)

Submission Requirements

• Confirmation of Offer and Understanding (required) —

  By confirming below, the Proposer, having carefully read and considered the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the above referenced project, does hereby offer to provide such goods and services on behalf of the City in the manner described and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached RFP. All goods and services shall be provided at the rates set forth in submitted proposal or as negotiated by all involved parties.

  Proposer acknowledges that the company is qualified to provide these types of goods and services. At any time during the selection and award process, the City may request information substantiating the indicated requirements. Failure to provide this information may result in a proposal being declared non-responsive. Proposer acknowledges and accepts that all components of and responses to this RFP will be included and become a part of the final agreement by reference.

  By confirming below, the Proposer further states that this Proposal is made in good faith and that the prices offered were independently developed and are not founded on, or in consequence of, any collusion, agreement or understanding between themselves or any other interested party.

  By confirming below, Proposer certifies that they are an officer or duly authorized agent of the Proposer's company with full power and authority to submit binding offers for the goods or services as specified.

• Waiver and Release (required) —

  The City may conduct such investigations as the City considers necessary to assist in the evaluation of any proposal to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of any potential Proposer to perform the services specified under this RFP within the prescribed time. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer authorizes the City to obtain information concerning the Proposer’s performance on other projects it has completed during the prior ten (10) years, including those identified in the submission and those not so identified, of which the City may become aware. By submitting its proposal, the Proposer and subconsultants waive and release all claims against owners, architects, and engineers, and their agents and representatives, relating to or arising from the furnishing of such information to the City concerning the Proposer’s performance on prior projects. In order to effectuate the intent of this clause, each Proposer may be required by the City to execute information release authorization forms, which specifically release all information providers from all claims that arise from or relate to the information provided.

  Please select Confirm below indicating your acceptance of this section.

• Name, Title, and Contact Information (required) —

  Please provide the name, title, and contact information (including phone number and email address) for the person providing the Confirmation of Offer and Understanding.

• Proposal (required) —

  Please upload your proposal in response to this RFP.

  The proposal should mirror the PROPOSAL FORMAT AND REQUIRED RESPONSES section of the Request for Proposal and must include all the items set forth in this section of the RFP.

• SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (required) —

  Please enter the company's SAM.gov Unique Entity ID.

• Complete the Required Funding Form. (required) —

  Please download the document below, complete, and upload.

• Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Statement of Work (required) —

  Consultant and Coordinator agree that they have fully read, understand, and agree to all terms, conditions, policies, and work requirements of the attached Colorado Energy Office Statement of Work (see ATTACHMENT C).

• Complete the FTA Required Funding Forms. (required) —

  Please download the documents below, complete, and upload.

• Complete the FHWA/CDOT Required Funding Forms. (required) —

  Please download the documents below, complete, and upload.

• Complete the FAA Required Funding Forms. (required) —

  Please download the documents below, complete, and upload.

• Bid Specification Exceptions (required) —

  Do you have any exceptions to the Bid Documents?

• Exceptions to Bid Documents (required) —

  Please list your exceptions to the Bid Specifications in the space below.
  
  • Reference the Section number and then state the exception.

• Agreement Exceptions (required) —

  Do you have any exceptions to the Sample Agreement?

  
  Note: Exceptions not disclosed at the time of bid may not be considered during period of award/agreement.

• Exceptions to Sample Agreement (required) —

  Please list your exceptions to the Sample Agreement in the space below.

  • Reference the Section number and then state the exception.

• Certification Statement (required) —

  By confirming below, Bidder certifies and affirms that all statements below are true and binding. If the City finds verifiable information from another source that conflicts with the response provided, Bidder’s submittal will be rejected. 

  This firm or any officer or partner of this firm:

  • Has not been convicted of a criminal offense related to obtaining or performing a public or private contract or subcontract.
  • Has not been convicted under local, state, or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or honesty which directly affects responsibility as a City contractor.
  • Has not been convicted under local, state, or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals.
  • Has not failed to perform or unsatisfactorily performed in accordance with the terms of one or more contracts with public or private entities within the previous five years.
  • Is not currently under suspension or debarment by the City or any other governmental entity based upon a settlement agreement or a final administrative or judicial determination issued by a federal, state, or local governmental entity.
  • Is qualified and financially able to timely perform the work.
  • Is licensed or able to be duly licensed to perform the work on the date of the contract award.
  • Is not delinquent in making payment of any City taxes for which the tax liability has been finally determined and no further right of appeal exists.

  Do you confirm that the above statements are true?

• Explanation of Negative Response (required) —

  A clear and concise explanation must be provided detailing which statement(s) cannot be confirmed as true and why. 

• Federal, State, and/or Grant Funds (required)
• What type of funding documents should be attached? (required)
• What type of Sample Agreement should be attached? (required)