Climate Action Tax Advisor

The City and County of Denver, through its Climate Action and Sustainability Resources (CASR) department, is seeking a professional Tax Advisor to provide specialized tax credit consulting services for federally and state-eligible climate capital projects. The primary objective of this contract opportunity is to review and electronically submit tax returns and credit forms for non-taxed entities related to climate-focused investments made over recent years. The procurement is specifically targeting a vendor with expertise in tax credit analysis and electronic filing capabilities for federal and state tax documentation. Key deliverables will include comprehensive tax credit review, strategic filing recommendations, and precise electronic submission of applicable tax forms. The contract opportunity was posted on January 3, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of January 17, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their responses. The contract appears to require significant technical knowledge of tax credit mechanisms specific to climate-related capital investments, suggesting that respondents will need demonstrated expertise in tax law, climate project financing, and government tax credit processes.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the opportunity appears to be openly competitive for qualified tax advisory firms. The contract seems targeted at professional tax consulting firms with specialized knowledge in climate investment tax credits and electronic government filing systems. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the original posting. The scope suggests this is likely a professional services contract with potential for ongoing engagement based on the complex nature of tax credit review and filing. Potential respondents should prepare comprehensive proposals demonstrating their technical capabilities in tax credit analysis, familiarity with federal and Colorado state tax regulations, and proven experience in electronic tax document submission for municipal government entities.