When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City Of Detroit Office Of Contracting And Procurement. The work is located in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Environmental or energy consulting firm with decarbonization strategy expertise. Experience developing building decarbonization and energy burden reduction programs. Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning capabilities. Proven ability to analyze benchmarking, program, and planning data. Experience working with public-sector sustainability offices and community stakeholders.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Detroit, Michigan, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

A consultant is needed to manage and develop a comprehensive decarbonization strategy focused on energy burden reduction and building decarbonization. The engagement includes data review, stakeholder collaboration, program prioritization, and strategy documentation over a one-year contract period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of experience providing programmatic strategies for government agencies
Must provide three references, including at least two performing work on projects of similar nature, scope, and size
Must demonstrate a strong partnership with local subject matter expert(s) with proven knowledge of Detroit’s real estate development, building requirements, energy benchmarking, and sustainability practices
Must provide an organizational chart and resumes of key personnel
Must be registered in the City of Detroit Supplier Portal
Must have active SAM registration
Must provide three years of financial statements
Must provide a certificate of insurance in compliance with the model agreement

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement Date: October 5th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 8th, 2026

Questions Due: October 12th, 2026

Answers Distributed: October 13th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Detroit Office Of Contracting And Procurement

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive decarbonization strategy. The selected consultant will provide project management, strategy development, prioritization of recommended programs, and preparation of related documentation.

The consultant will work closely with the office of sustainability and key stakeholders to develop a strategy that builds on existing strengths and identifies future opportunities for reducing energy burden and advancing building decarbonization. The work will include reviewing targets established in existing plans, data collected under the benchmarking ordinance, and program information from recent initiatives.

The analysis will inform the strategy and identify ways to embed decarbonization efforts into existing organizational priorities. The contract period will be one year. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026, and questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Detroit Office Of Contracting And Procurement. The work is located in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Environmental or energy consulting firm with decarbonization strategy expertise
Experience developing building decarbonization and energy burden reduction programs
Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning capabilities
Proven ability to analyze benchmarking, program, and planning data
Experience working with public-sector sustainability offices and community stakeholders

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