Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2138154
NYPA Solicits Clean Energy Workforce Training Program Proposals
Posted
August 17, 2026
Identifier
2138154
NAICS
611310, 611430
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), via its WPO Procurement division, is inviting applications from qualified New York State-based organizations to support clean energy workforce development. - Eligible applicants include technical high schools, community colleges, universities, NYS or federally recognized Indian Nations and Tribal organizations, trade associations, and manufacturers - The program focuses on developing technical training, hands-on experience, paid internships, and full-time jobs for individuals entering the clean energy sector - State-wide initiative with a 10% Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for workforce development services - Applicants must obtain bid documents from NYPA's procurement website and submit proposals via email - Notable requirements: - Collaboration among diverse provider types - Adherence to MWBE goals - Multiple application rounds with specific deadlines - Emphasis on practical, job-focused training and placement
Description
The New York Power Authority is issuing a Request for Application inviting qualified New York State based providers to collaborate in developing technical training opportunities, hands-on experience, paid internships, and full-time jobs for individuals entering the clean energy workforce. Eligible providers include technical high schools, community colleges, universities, recognized Indian Nations and Tribal organizations, trade associations, manufacturers, and others. Applications are accepted continuously with specific deadline rounds listed in the RFA document. The RFA emphasizes a 10% MWBE diversity goal overall.