This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Portland, Oregon. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The project seeks qualified providers to deliver green construction contractor development services, including transition training for active contractors into the green construction field. Two contracts will be awarded: one for a residential pathway (BPI training and navigation) and another for a commercial pathway (LEED training and navigation). Successful respondents must provide BPI or LEED certification training, green construction navigation services, and financial disbursements (stipends, exam fees, and grants) to clients. Key staff roles include Green Construction Trainer, Green Construction Navigator, and Administration/Project Manager, each responsible for curriculum development and delivery, direct client services, fund administration, and program reporting. Respondents must outline service delivery approaches and estimate the number of clients served with the proposed budget. Dedicated staff are required, and collaboration with other organizations, data management, and regular reporting are expected. Proposals must be submitted electronically, address required submittal criteria, and be clear and concise. The budget, to be submitted using the provided worksheet, should detail the costs associated with personnel, materials, administrative expenses, and disbursements, with funding allocated between residential and commercial pathways over approximately three years. Creativity and innovation in project approach are encouraged. Evaluation criteria and mandatory proposal components are specified, and only electronic submissions through the designated portal will be accepted. Additional instructions address organizational capacity, project references, and administrative requirements for successful proposers, including compliance with various business and legal standards, insurance, and reporting protocols.