When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.

It was issued by Stopwaste. The work is located in Oakland, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Energy efficiency, electrification, or sustainable building consulting firm. Experience delivering community outreach, engagement, and public education programs. Expertise developing continuing education for real estate, architecture, design, or insurance professionals. Capability to conduct market research, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and program evaluations. Familiarity with green building practices, building labeling, and underserved or below-market-rate housing communities. Strong partnerships with community organizations and experience conducting in-person outreach in California.

Education, Outreach and Technical Assistance Services (Due October 9, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Oakland, California, United StatesPosted: September 16, 2026Deadline: October 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is seeking a qualified provider for community outreach, technical assistance, professional education, research, and evaluation related to energy efficiency, electrification, green labeling, and sustainable home programs. Work will include outreach campaigns, training development, market studies, surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registered nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or mission-aligned entity for Category 1
Must have established relationships with moderate to low-income homeowners or residents for Category 1
Must demonstrate experience conducting community outreach and engagement
Must be able to enter into a contract with StopWaste including providing required insurance and tax documentation
Must have experience creating and delivering professional training programs for Category 2
Must have experience conducting market research, needs assessments, or landscape studies for Category 3
Must have the ability to develop and deliver training before the end of calendar year 2027 for Category 2
Must comply with insurance requirements including $2,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 professional errors and omissions liability

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: September 8th, 2026

FAQ Webinar: September 22nd, 2026

Qualifications Due: October 9th, 2026

Short List Interviews: Week of October 19th, 2026

Notification of Selection: November 6th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 22, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Stopwaste

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a vendor to provide education, outreach, community engagement, research, evaluation, and technical assistance across several programs, including green labeling, BAMBE, and the Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) home programs. Services will support program implementation and focus on energy efficiency, electrification, green building practices, health, and resilience.

The selected vendor may support program outreach and event partnerships, including connecting with community organizations for tabling, presentations, and event promotion; conducting in-person outreach through door knocking, canvassing, and events; and explaining program benefits, eligibility requirements, and enrollment steps. The vendor may also develop and deliver continuing education and training for real estate professionals, architecture and design professionals, and home and building insurance professionals.

Additional work may include conducting a multifamily program market study, surveying small below-market-rate property owners, assessing existing green labeling training and certification offerings, identifying market gaps, and performing general program research and evaluation through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Stopwaste. The work is located in Oakland, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Energy efficiency, electrification, or sustainable building consulting firm
Experience delivering community outreach, engagement, and public education programs
Expertise developing continuing education for real estate, architecture, design, or insurance professionals
Capability to conduct market research, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and program evaluations
Familiarity with green building practices, building labeling, and underserved or below-market-rate housing communities
Strong partnerships with community organizations and experience conducting in-person outreach in California

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