WASHINGTON, DC – March 7, 2016 — The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is seeking eligible entities to help the District meet the green building goals set out in the Mayor's Sustainable DC Plan. This RFA is intended to support innovative, out-of-box planning and architectural solutions to achieve these goals. Using the guiding principles of the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Living Community ChallengeTM, DOEE is looking to elevate best practices and provide the technical assistance needed to realize truly sustainable development projects. Successful planning strategies should include designs that incorporate net-positive energy, zero water, zero waste, and equitable development. The amount available for the project in this RFA is approximately $250,000.00 with up to $50,000 available in year one of the project. This amount is subject to continuing availability of funding and approval by the appropriate agencies.
Eligible entities include:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) determinations;
- Faith –based organizations;
- Government agencies;
- Universities / educational institutions; and
- Private enterprises
Interested parties can access the RFA through any of the following means:
- Download a copy;
- Email a request to [email protected] with “Request copy of RFA 2016-1517-USA” in the subject line;
- Pick up a copy in person from the DOEE reception desk, located at 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002. Call Jay Wilson at (202) 535-2460 to make an appointment and mention this RFA by name; or
- Write to DOEE at 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, “Attn: Jay Wilson RE: 2016-1517-USA” on the outside of the envelope.
An Informational Conference Call and opportunity for Question and Answers will be held on March 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm. The call in number is (857) 232-0159, and the conference code is 131239. The deadline for application submissions is April 1, 2016 at 4:30 pm. Five hard copies must be submitted to the above address and a complete electronic copy must be emailed to [email protected]. For additional information regarding this RFA, please write to [email protected].
CONTACT: Julia Robey Christian, PIO, (202) 741-0842 desk, (202) 450-7878 cell, [email protected]