Thermal Opportunity Mapping

The Colorado Energy Office is soliciting a consultant to develop a mapping model designed to catalyze a thermal economy by matching heat supply and demand sources through technical, economic, and geographic analysis. This project, identified as DQ EFAA 2027000087, is a purchase order with a strict budget ceiling of 180,000 dollars. The scope of work includes agency coordination, the creation of an interactive waste heat map, and specific integration tasks for SB26-142, with a final technical transfer package due within 180 calendar days of the purchase order effective date. The overall period of performance is expected to conclude by May 30, 2027. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous quote, with price and cost serving as the primary considerations, alongside sample quality and delivery lead times. Technical deliverables must be natively consumable by ESRI software and adhere to strict FGDC/ISO metadata and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. A critical quality assurance requirement mandates that all deliverables be reviewed and approved by a second subject matter expert within the contractor's organization before submission to the state. Additionally, any use of artificial intelligence must be disclosed and governed by the agency's AI policies to ensure data protection and accuracy. Quotes must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] by the specified deadline, following a strict 15-page limit for the main response. Required documentation includes a vendor disclosure statement regarding performance outside the US or Colorado, a certification of independent price determination, and a detailed work plan. Payment will be administered on a fixed-fee-per-deliverable basis, with monthly invoicing and activity reports required upon the acceptance of milestones.