Dec. 10, 2025

Request for proposals: For development of child care and energy transmission siting resources

Proposals are due by Jan. 6

Commerce is seeking proposals from firms interested in developing technical assistance documents intended to help local governments site child care facilities and energy transmission infrastructure.

Commerce will award one contract not to exceed $280,000. More information is available in the request for proposal (RFP) post.

RFP timeline

• Q&A period: Dec. 8 to Dec. 18
• Pre-proposal conference: 11 a.m. Dec. 17 
• Proposals due: 4 p.m. Jan. 6 
• Funding period: Feb. 2026 to Feb. 2027

To submit proposals, please email Paul Johnson, RFP coordinator.

View and download the RFP (PDF)

Pre-proposal conference Dec. 17

Potential applicants are encouraged, but not required, to attend a pre-proposal conference to learn more about this opportunity.

11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 (Register on Zoom)

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