About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division seeks qualified third-party auditors to conduct greenhouse gas emissions and energy management audits for four energy-intensive, trade-exposed manufacturing facilities. Audit teams will evaluate energy efficiency, control technologies, strategic energy management, and carbon capture feasibility under Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 27, Part C, with final audit reports due prior to December 31, 2027. Applicants must be onshore USA entities with at least two years of relevant greenhouse gas auditing experience and the required certifications. All questions are due no later than November 16, 2026, and emailed proposals will not be accepted. The buyer will evaluate offers based on minimum requirements on a pass/fail basis, organizational summary, experience and qualifications, and proposed detailed cost breakdowns for a one-year contract period.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Air Pollution Control Division (APCD)
- Solicitation No.
- 2027000088
Scope of work
- Development of the audit plan
- Execution of facility audits including coordinating onsite visits
- Completion of the audit report
- Greenhouse Gas Best Available Emissions Control Technology (GHG BAECT) analysis
- Energy Best Management Practices (energy BMP) analysis
- Recommendations developed from the analyses
- Support and follow-up after Division review and public comment period
- Submitting audit reports to CDPHE prior to December 31, 2027
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Attachment 1 Vendor Information-Confirmation of Offer Form | not rated |
| Organizational summary | Not specified |
| Minimum Requirements | Pass/Fail |
| Experience/Qualifications | Not specified |
| Budget | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Hold valid lead auditor certification in greenhouse gas and/or energy management systems from an accredited professional certification body
- Demonstrated capabilities to evaluate GHG reduction opportunities for large, energy-intensive, industrial manufacturing processes and facilities
- Minimum two years experience as an auditor, or four years as project manager/lead person in GHG/air emissions inventories or environmental/financial auditing
- No affiliation or common ownership with audited EITE stationary sources, their subsidiaries, or related entities
- Audit team members must hold relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent, or demonstrated relevant work experience
- Audit team members must have minimum two years full-time professional experience in emissions data management, technology, inventories, or environmental auditing
- Demonstrated direct experience evaluating GHG reduction and energy efficiency measures in the cement and/or steel industries
- Current registration on Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) prior to award
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1: Vendor Information-Confirmation of Offer Form
- Organizational Overview
- Minimum Requirements Narrative and Auditor/Energy Management Certifications for Key Personnel
- Experience and Qualifications Summary Narrative
- Budget Narrative with detailed cost breakdown
- Three references with contact information, positions, dates, and services description
- Proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State (prior to contract execution)
- Insurance certificate (prior to contract execution)
- Documentation of SDVOSB certification issued through U.S. SBA (if applicable)
Key dates
- Solicitation Published on Colorado VSS System
- 11/6/2026
- Prospective Offerors written inquiry deadline
- 2:00 PM MDT 11/16/2026
- Answers to written inquiries published on Colorado VSS
- Estimated 11/19/2026
- Proposal submission deadline
- 2:00 PM MDT 12/10/2026
- Evaluation Period
- Estimated Week of 12/14/2026
- Estimated Contract Effective Date
- Estimated 2/1/2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted electronically via BidNet per Exhibit A; emailed proposals will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- A contract period will be for one year
- Estimated value
- Approximately $350,000
- Place of performance
- Cemex cement in Lyons, Amrize cement in Florence, GCC cement in Pueblo, and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills in Pueblo, Colorado
- Insurance and bonding
- An insurance certificate must be provided prior to contract execution
- Funding
- AQCC Regulation 27 (regulated facilities are responsible for the cost of the audits)