Insulation Subcontractor - Sterling

The Energy Resource Center (ERC), a tax-exempt federally funded non-profit organization, is seeking an insulation subcontractor for the Colorado Energy Office Weatherization Program in Sterling, Colorado. This Request for Proposal (RFP) covers insulation services for Morgan, Washington, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, and Yuma Counties, with the contract period spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The primary deliverables include installing insulation in attics, walls, and crawlspaces of older, typically occupied homes at no cost to eligible low-income households. Qualified subcontractors must provide work experience, references, adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance, and agree to specific terms including lien waivers and quality standards. The evaluation criteria for this competitive negotiation procurement process weighs quality of work at 50% and overall pricing at 20%, with proposals due by May 23, 2025. Subcontractors will be expected to comply with local building codes and Colorado Energy Office standard work specifications, with work conducted on a per-job basis.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires bidders to confirm they are not debarred under the System for Award Management (SAM) guidelines. The contract includes provisions for payment within 30 days of work completion, with invoices to be submitted within 10 working days after job completion. A one-year warranty on materials and services is required, and subcontractors must maintain records for six years. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the RFP indicates the organization has serviced over 1,000 homes in the previous program year, suggesting a substantial volume of work. The Energy Resource Center reserves the right to reject any proposals and is exempt from Colorado State and Federal sales taxes. Potential bidders should note that while meeting participation requirements is encouraged, it is not mandatory for submitting a bid.