Town of Telluride Thermal Energy Network RFP 2025
Town of TellurideCity · Telluride, CO- Due
- Oct 14, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2025
- Primary contact
- Darin Graber
- (970) 519-1200
The 30-second brief
Solicits proposals for a pre-feasibility and scoping study to determine the potential for a thermal energy network on Town-owned lands in Telluride, Colorado. The study will assess project objectives, requirements, and feasibility.
Pre-feasibility and scoping study
Qualifications, service capabilities, cost, and other relevant factors.
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Summary
Solicits proposals for a pre-feasibility and scoping study to determine the potential for a thermal energy network on Town-owned lands in Telluride, Colorado. The study will assess project objectives, requirements, and feasibility.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Qualifications
- Service capabilities
- Cost
- Other relevant factors
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Pre-feasibility and scoping study
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Cover letter
- Qualifications of project team
- Team experience on past projects with similar scope
- Approach to project
- Certifications and/or memberships pertinent to geoexchange/geothermal technologies
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Telluride, Colorado
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Telluride?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Darin Graber.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Telluride in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Darin Graber at (970) 519-1200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pre-feasibility and scoping study. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications, service capabilities, cost, and other relevant factors." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Telluride?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Telluride are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Telluride regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, qualifications of project team, team experience on past projects with similar scope, approach to project, certifications and/or memberships pertinent to geoexchange/geothermal technologi. Review the full document from Town of Telluride for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Telluride, Colorado. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.