RFP DOE Weatherization and Other Repair/Rehabilitation Services

Gila County Public Health & Community Services is requesting proposals for weatherization, energy efficiency improvements, health and safety improvements, HVAC repair and replacement, and related rehabilitation services for eligible residential dwellings throughout Gila County under RFP No. GIL-RFP-2026-001, with proposals due May 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due May 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

This is a single-award contract with the selected contractor serving as Prime Contractor bearing full responsibility for subcontractor coordination, federal and state regulatory compliance, permitting, inspections, documentation, quality control, and warranty obligations. The scope includes air sealing, insulation installation, water heater replacement, HVAC system improvements, ductwork repair or replacement, sunscreen installation, and incidental repairs necessary to complete primary measures.

Contractors must hold EPA Lead Renovator certification, OSHA safety training, Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications, Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 fingerprint clearance, Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing, SAM.gov registration, and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). All costs must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) allowable-cost standards and be limited to approved measures; unallowable costs include unapproved change orders, unpermitted work, and corrective work resulting from contractor error. Pricing may be structured on either a cost-reimbursement or fixed-price basis depending on material and service. Payment is made after completion of work, inspection, and acceptance by GCCS.

Funding sources include the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, Community Development Block Grant, Arizona Department of Housing, and other local, federal, or state funding streams. Evaluation criteria are Cost Proposal (40%), Technical Approach and Scope Understanding (25%), Relevant Experience and Past Performance (15%), Compliance and Regulatory Capacity (10%), and Organizational Capacity and Staffing (10%). Electronic proposals are due through the Gila County Procurement Portal; hard copy submissions are accepted at the Gila County Finance Department, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.