East Central Iowa Council of Governments

The buyer seeks assistance in developing a comprehensive climate action plan for a six-county region in Iowa. The plan will include a greenhouse gas inventory, emissions projections, reduction targets, and quantified reduction measures. The buyer requires analysis of benefits, including for disadvantaged communities, as well as workforce planning. The project involves community engagement and development of the final plan document.

• 7/18/2024 - Deadline to Submit Questions
• 7/25/2024 - Answers to Questions Posted
• 8/8/2024 - RFP Submittal Deadline
• 8/8/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Develop comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory for six-county region
• Create near-term and long-term GHG emissions projections by sector
• Set near-term and long-term GHG emissions reduction targets
• Identify and quantify GHG reduction measures for all sectors
• Conduct benefits analysis for GHG reduction measures
• Analyze benefits for low-income and disadvantaged communities
• Perform workforce planning analysis
• Facilitate community engagement and outreach
• Develop climate action plan document content and design
• Provide project management and coordination