The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) is a voluntary leadership network whose mission is to accelerate implementation of the City of Boston's Climate Action Plan by convening, organizing, and enabling leaders from Boston's key sectors. The GRC's 40 CEO-level members represent major sectors including the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, utilities, renewable energy, finance, and consulting.
The GRC, via its fiscal agent the Innovation Network for Communities (INC), is seeking a qualified engineering firm or technical consultant (“Lead Technical Consultant” or “Consultant”) with demonstrated expertise in ground- and water-source heat pump-driven thermal energy networks (TENs) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for developing clean thermal infrastructure in the Boston metropolitan area. This project is supported by a generous grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the City of Boston.
QUESTIONS:
Questions regarding this RFP can be submitted in writing to home@greenribboncommission.org no later than 12:00pm EDT on April 13, 2026.
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR:
We will also host an informational webinar for interested applicants on April 14, 2026, from 1:00-2:00pm EDT to provide a brief overview of the RFP and an opportunity to ask clarifying questions regarding the scope, technical requirements, and submission process. Participation is optional but encouraged.
Register for the informational webinar here
Written answers to all questions received by the April 13th deadline and/or during the Q&A webinar will be shared with interested applicants shortly thereafter.
You can access this RFP and related documents on the Boston Green Ribbon Commission website, at www.greenribboncommission.org/cleanthermalRFP.
Access RFP and related documents on the Boston Green Ribbon Commission website
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