Opportunity
Washington Electronic Business Solution #Energize Thurston 2026 Heat Pump and Water Heater Distributor RFP
Olympia Solicits Distributors for Heat Pumps and Water Heaters for Energize Thurston Campaign
Posted
May 01, 2025
Respond By
June 27, 2025
Identifier
Energize Thurston 2026 Heat Pump and Water Heater Distributor RFP
NAICS
423730, 423720
The City of Olympia is seeking qualified distributors to supply heat pumps and heat pump water heaters for the 2026–2027 Energize Thurston campaign. - Government Buyer: - City of Olympia (State of Washington) - Products and Services Requested: - Eligible heat pumps (residential and commercial) - Eligible heat pump water heaters (residential and commercial) - Related HVAC equipment, accessories, and supplies - Residential and commercial water heaters - Management of a certified installer network - Outreach and education support - Installation data reporting - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to all qualified distributors of HVAC equipment, heat pumps, and water heaters - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Distributors must provide consistent time-of-sale discounts - Must manage a certified installer network - Required to support outreach and education efforts - Mandatory reporting of installation data - Contract includes referral leads and increased visibility for providers - Period of Performance: - Two-year contract covering the 2026–2027 campaign period
Description
The City of Olympia is seeking qualified distributors to support the 2026–2027 Energize Thurston heat pump and heat pump water heater campaign. Selected distributors will supply eligible equipment, provide consistent time-of-sale discounts, manage a certified installer network, support outreach and education efforts, and report installation data. This is a two-year contract that offers referral leads and increased visibility for the providers. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at the City Hall Conference Room in Olympia, WA, with a virtual option available.