When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due February 5, 2027. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department of Energy Resources. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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Environmental, Water & Energy

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: October 15, 2026Deadline: February 5, 2027

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SUMMARY

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is seeking applications from eligible municipalities for technical assistance to develop municipal decarbonization roadmaps.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Massachusetts municipality
Must be an existing Green Community in good standing
Must provide a letter of commitment from the Chief Executive Officer to meet all Climate Leader Community requirements within one year
Must provide documentation of a local energy or climate committee
Must have pertinent facility information available for the contractor

BUDGET

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$50,000 – $250,000

TIMELINE

February 5, 2027

August 6, 2027

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August 3, 2029

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 15, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Department of Energy Resources

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DESCRIPTION

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is offering technical assistance to eligible municipalities to support the development of Municipal Decarbonization Roadmaps. This program aims to help municipalities establish greenhouse gas emissions baselines and identify pathways to eliminate on-site fossil fuel use from municipal operations by 2050. Assistance is provided through two levels of service: Task 1 (Desktop Analysis and Roadmap Development) and Task 2 (Facility Condition Assessment and Roadmap Development). The program is open to Massachusetts municipalities that are existing Green Communities in good standing.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due February 5, 2027. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Energy Resources. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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