Technical Skills Training and Upskilling

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Solicitation number
2133554
State
New York
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is soliciting proposals for Technical Skills Training and Upskilling programs designed to build and expand training capacity for workers currently employed in clean energy jobs across all sectors. The procurement seeks to address demonstrated market gaps through training in five key areas: energy efficiency and building electrification, renewable energy, energy storage, smart grid and electric distribution/transmission, and electric vehicle charging stations. Applicants may propose either Category 1 projects involving delivery of existing training or Category 2 projects involving development and delivery of new training, with particular emphasis on creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged communities and priority populations. NYSERDA will accept applications requesting between $75,000 and $500,000 in funding, with proposals due by September 30, 2030. Qualified entities must demonstrate capability to develop and deliver training targeted at identified workforce needs, with deliverables including upskilled workers and enhanced clean energy content in post-secondary and Career and Technical Education programs. The initiative aims to minimize training barriers by subsidizing costs and ensuring training availability throughout New York State.

To encourage participation from entities serving disadvantaged communities, NYSERDA has implemented reduced cost-share requirements for projects meeting specific criteria. Category 1 projects require a minimum 15 percent cost share contribution (reducible to 5 percent if training over 50 percent of participants from disadvantaged communities or priority populations), while Category 2 projects require a minimum 25 percent cost share (reducible to 15 percent with the same demographic threshold). Cost share contributions may consist of cash or in-kind services. The solicitation notice was posted on April 1, 2026, with updates and any modifications to the solicitation to be posted on NYSERDA's website at www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities. While specific incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requirements are not detailed in the provided information, applicants should monitor the NYSERDA website for complete eligibility requirements, detailed qualifications, and any additional evaluation criteria that may be specified in the full solicitation document.

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Description of goods to services to be bid: NYSERDA seeks to build and expand training capacity that upskills existing workers currently employed in clean energy jobs in all sectors, prioritizing opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged communities (DACs) or priority populations.For the purposes of this NYSERDA solicitation, upskilling also includes the enhancement of clean energy content delivered to students in post-secondary education programs and NYS Education Department Career and Technical Educations programs with direct connections to clean energy occupations. Funding provided through this initiative is intended to minimize barriers to training by subsidizing the cost of training, making training more available across the state and ensuring that training is developed and delivered by qualified entities targeted at demonstrated market gaps and needs. Funding is available for training that advances skills in energy efficiency and building electrification; renewable energy; energy storage; smart grid and electric distribution/transmission; and electric vehicle charging stations. NYSERDA will provide funding for projects that deliver training into one of the following categories: Category 1 Delivery of existing training or Category 2 Development and delivery of new training. NYSERDA will accept applications requesting between $75,000 and $500,000 in funding. Applicants must contribute a minimum of 15 percent of cost share for Category 1 projects and 25 percent cost share for Category 2 projects toward the total project budget, which may include "cash" or "in-kind" services. Cost share requirements for Category 1 will be reduced to 5 percent and to 15 percent for Category 2 if those projects train over 50 percent of residents from a DAC or members of a priority population. If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA's website at:www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:*The entity leading the application must be registered to do business in New York State and must have a New York State office or training location.*Applicants must have demonstrated technical training experience and expertise related to the proposed clean energy training content to be eligible for funding. *All training funded by NYSERDA must serve New York State residents or employees of NYS firms participating in NYSERDA or NYS utility funded programs and for those trainings occuring in person, must take place in New York State. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%

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