2026 Energize Contractor Roster Application

2026 King County Energize Contractor Roster Application
Introduction
King County is seeking submittals for its Energize program from qualified contractors to provide and install electric appliances and upgrades, plumbing improvements, home energy audits, and weatherization and efficiency services in homes in King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap Counties.

The purpose of this Roster Application (RA) process is to establish a roster of one or more qualified contractors to provide goods and/or services. To be considered qualified, Applicants, and their subcontractors if used, must be licensed and bonded by the State of Washington and have a current, valid Contractor’s license. Contractors must have a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience for the service proposed for the Energize program, or experience providing that service for at least 100 homes to date. The installation work is subject to prevailing wage requirements per the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and Federal prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

As a condition of award and continued participation in this project, the Contractor shall commit to hosting two (2) work-based learning or on-the-job training (OJT) trainees per calendar year for two hundred forty (240) hours each, with wages to be paid by King County’s workforce program administrator. Contractors will be assigned a designated partner workforce development program, which will recommend eligible, qualified candidates aged 18 and older for the Contractor’s consideration and matching. Installation contractors will also be required to enroll in and maintain an active listing in the WA Department of Commerce Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) such that homes improved under this program may qualify for Inflation Reduction Act rebates.

The term of the Contract will be through December 31, 2026, subject to funding availability and the termination clauses contained herein. King County reserves the right to terminate and/or extend the Contract term or number of homes and buildings served if determined to be in the best interest of the County. King County also reserves the right to cap the number of vendors in its roster, and alternatively to re-open the RA if a desired minimum number of contractors are not secured per installation or service type or geographic service area.

Applications will be evaluated to assess the experience, qualifications, and overall ability of the applicant to meet or exceed the selection criteria. Application materials must be completed by the contractor applying for consideration under this Roster Application.

The application window will remain open until 11:59 PM on January 26, 2026. Applications received after that deadline will not be considered.

All application resources and supporting materials are available at: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive/governance-leadership/climate-office/focus-areas/building-decarbonization/energize/contractor-roster-application

Energize Roster Selection
This application allows contractors to apply to two different rosters. Please select rosters for which you would like to apply; you may select one or both:
Please select:*

Single-family homes and small businesses operating in single-family homesCommunity buildings (similar to small commercial buildings under 10,000 sq ft)

Applicant Information
Legal Business Name*
State of Incorporation*
Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number (if applicable)*
Washington State Contractor Information
Washington State Contractor License Type*
If you have multiple license types, list each license type separated with commas.
Washington State Contractor License Number*
If you have multiple license numbers, list each license number separated with commas.
Washington State Contractor License Effective Dates*
If you have multiple licenses, list each license effective dates separated with semicolons.
Brief description of any license violations within the last six (6) years*

0/200
Brief description of any Workplace Safety & Health violations in the last six (6) years:*

0/200
Other applicable certifications and endorsements:

0/200
King County Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS)
King County is committed to increasing contracting opportunities for small businesses owned by minorities, women and socially and economically disadvantaged people. Applicant firms that hold a current King County Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS) certification at the time of application are eligible for additional evaluation points as described in the Application Scope. Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS) certification will be verified by King County during the application evaluation process. In order to receive evaluation points under this criterion, a firm must have an active SCS certification and be listed in the King County SCS directory available online at https://kingcounty.diversitycompliance.com/
Is the applicant firm currently certified as a King County Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS)?*

YesNo
Single Point of Contact

(For all communications related to the submittal)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Secondary Email
Such as admin staff; this email will be cc’d on all communications regarding this application
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH)
Do you have at least three (3) years of successful experience installing heat pump water heaters, or experience installing HPWH for at least 100 homes to date?*

YesNo
Please describe your history and experience installing HPWH in residential buildings, including approximate number of HPWH installed annually, and experience participating in public direct install or rebate programs, including utility, manufacturer, or distributer rebate/discount programs: *

0/500
Do you have a plumbing contractor license in good standing with the State of Washington?*

YesNo
Do you install HPWH “in-house,” or do you subcontract HPWH installations?*

We have in-house HPWH installersWe use subcontractors for HPWH installs
Please identify any HPWH subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, licensing, and history of working with them:*

0/500
Please indicate which manufacturer certifications you have, if applicable (e.g. Rheem Pro, AO Smith heat pump certified, etc.): *

0/200
Describe the site assessment process for water heating systems, including how you size equipment and how you determine whether a heat pump water heater is appropriate for a site. Indicate what criteria you would use to determine if a water heater is near the end of its life and in need of replacement:*

0/500
What is your selection process, and what features do you evaluate, when recommending a heat pump water heater model including considerations for tank size, first hour rating, recharge rate, refrigerant use type, and whether to recommend a 120V versus a 240V HPWH model?*

0/500
What improvements do you recommend or provide to support siting considerations for the HPWH, including but not limited to the HPWH room size, noise, venting/exhaust, and cooling impacts on residents? Describe your process for determining whether to maintain the current water heating site versus changing its location to elsewhere in a structure:*

0/500
How do you currently communicate information about the operation, maintenance, and benefits of HPWH to your clients?*

0/500

Household Appliances
Induction Electric Stoves
What is your selection process, and what features do you evaluate, when recommending an induction stove or range, and/or an electric stove or range?*

0/500
What information would you convey to the homeowner about induction stoves, assuming they are new to the technology? *

0/500
Heat Pump Clothes Dryers
What is your selection process, and what features do you evaluate, when recommending a specific heat pump clothes dryer model? *

0/500
What information would you convey to the homeowner about heat pump clothes dryers, assuming they are new to the technology? *

0/500

Residential Ventilation Systems
Describe your process to determine whether additional mechanical ventilation is required, and if so, what types of mechanical ventilation systems you recommend; when you would advise an HRV or ERV installation; and what features you evaluate when recommending a specific HRV/ERV model: *

0/500
Describe your experience performing ventilation-related ASHRAE calculations, and software or application used, if any:*

0/200
How would you educate the homeowner or building owner/occupant about maintenance and operation of their new HRV or ERV system?*

0/500

Residential Weatherization
Do you perform weatherization “in-house,” or are weatherization projects subcontracted?*

We have in-house weatherization installersWe use subcontractors to complete weatherization installs
Please identify any weatherization subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, licensing, and history of working with them:*

0/500
Do you have RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) Certification AND Firm LBPA (Lead-Based Paint Activities) Certification from the State of Washington?*

YesNo
Can you confirm that at least one employee with RRP Lead Certification AND Individual LBPA Certification will be present on every Energize project where the home was built pre-1978?*

YesNo
Describe your experience conducting weatherization projects in residential homes, approximate number of weatherization projects completed annually, and describe past or current participation in agency or utility weatherization programs:*

0/500
Describe any relevant standards used and/or certifications your staff possess, such as Building Performance Institute Building Analyst Certifications: *

0/200

Residential Oil Tank Decommissioning
Do you perform oil tank decommissioning “in-house,” or is this work subcontracted?*

We decommission oil tanks in-houseWe use a subcontractor to decommission oil tanks
Please identify any oil tank decommissioning subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, licensing, and history of working with them:*

0/500
Describe your history and experience decommissioning heating oil tanks in residential homes:*

0/500
Describe your process for talking with customers about decommissioning options and legal obligations when soil contamination is found (note that King County will not require soil testing for Energize):*

0/500
Describe your process for determining and meeting King County or other jurisdiction permitting requirements and note whether the applicant is currently a King County Certified Residential Oil Tank Decommissioning Contractor:*

0/200

Water Savings Installations
Do you have a plumbing contractor license in good standing with the State of Washington?*

YesNo
Describe any qualifications and experience you have administering water savings projects with local utilities or other jurisdictions:*

0/500
How do you determine if a given water saving measure is necessary? *

0/200

Minor Home Repairs
Example repairs include, but are not limited to: installing smoke or carbon monoxide detectors; addressing pest infestations; slip and fall hazards; ventilation for indoor air quality such as addressing mold growth; asbestos or lead based paint remediation; radon mitigation; repairs that may indicate a permitting barrier such as electrical or fire hazards; roof repairs; structural defects; or other identified life and safety issues.
Please describe the types and capacity of minor home repairs you are able to perform:*

0/500
Do you use subcontractors for some/all of these residential home repairs? If subcontracted, please identify any subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, and licensing: *

0/500

Commercial HVAC Mechanical Systems
Describe your experience installing HVAC mechanical systems in community-oriented buildings up to 10,000 sq ft (e.g. foodbanks, places of worship, community centers, skills training centers, etc.), including approximate number of projects completed annually, and experience participating in public direct install or rebate programs, including utility, manufacturer, or distributer rebate/discount programs:*

If you do not have specific experience installing in community-oriented buildings, please describe your experience and similar information on installing heat pumps in 5,000 – 10,000 sq ft small commercial buildings.0/500
Do you have a journey level electrician “in-house” to complete enabling electrical work related to HVAC installations, or do you subcontract electrical projects?*

We have in-house journey level electrician(s)We use subcontractors for journey level electrical work
Please identify any electrical subcontractors you plan to use to support commercial HVAC work, along with their value to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, and licensing:*

0/500
Please indicate what brand(s) of heat pumps you install for commercial projects. Please indicate which manufacturers certifications you have (e.g. Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer, Daikin Pro Dealer, Carrier Factory Dealer, Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer, etc.). *

0/200
Describe your process to determine whether additional mechanical ventilation is required in small commercial-style buildings, and if so, what types of mechanical ventilation systems you recommend; when you would advise an HRV or ERV installation; and what features you evaluate when recommending a specific HRV/ERV model:*

0/200
Please describe your experience, methodology, and software used to determine the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning loads of small commercial buildings: *

0/200
What information would you convey to the building owner/occupant(s) about heat pumps and related technologies, assuming they are new to the technology? *

0/500

Commercial Weatherization
Do you perform weatherization “in-house,” or are weatherization projects subcontracted?*

We have in-house weatherization installersWe use subcontractors to complete weatherization installs
Please identify any subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, licensing, and history of working with them:*

0/500
Do you have RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) Certification AND Firm LBPA (Lead-Based Paint Activities) Certification from the State of Washington?*

YesNo
Can you confirm that at least one employee with RRP Lead Certification AND Individual LBPA Certification will be present when necessary (for children occupied facilities built pre-1978)?*

YesNo
Describe your experience conducting weatherization projects in the in community facing buildings up to 10,000 sq ft (e.g. foodbanks, places of worship, community centers, skills training centers, etc.), including approximate number of heat pumps installed annually, approximate number of weatherization projects annually, and describe past or current participation in agency or utility weatherization programs:*

If you do not have specific experience installing in community-oriented buildings, please describe your experience and similar information on installing heat pumps in 5,000 – 10,000 sq ft small commercial buildings 0/500
Describe any relevant standards used and/or certifications your staff possess, such as Building Performance Institute Building Analyst Certifications: *

0/200

Commercial Oil Tank Decommissioning
Do you perform oil tank decommissioning “in-house,” or is this work subcontracted?*

We decommission oil tanks in-houseWe use a subcontractor to decommission oil tanks
Please identify any oil tank decommissioning subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, licensing, and history of working with them:*

0/500
Describe your history and experience decommissioning heating oil tanks for commercial buildings: *

0/500
Describe your process for talking with customers about decommissioning options and legal obligations when soil contamination is found (note that King County will not require soil testing for Energize): *

0/500
Describe your process for determining and meeting King County or other jurisdiction permitting requirements and note whether the applicant is currently a King County Certified Residential Oil Tank Decommissioning Contractor:*

0/200

Commercial Minor Building Repairs
Example repairs include, but are not limited to: installing smoke or carbon monoxide detectors; addressing pest infestations; slip and fall hazards; ventilation for indoor air quality such as addressing mold growth; asbestos or lead based paint remediation; radon mitigation; repairs that may indicate a permitting barrier such as electrical or fire hazards; roof repairs; structural defects; or other identified life and safety issues.
Please describe the types and capacity of minor building repairs you are able to perform:*

0/500
Do you use subcontractors for some/all of these small commercial building repairs? If subcontracted, please identify any subcontractors you plan to use, along with their benefit to the project, and provide background information on their size, experience, management, and licensing: *

0/500

Prevailing Wage Requirements
Describe your experience and/or training in complying with Washington State and Federal prevailing wage requirements:*

If you're ONLY applying for home energy assessments (and no other measures) you can enter 'N/A'0/200

Scope of Services
Please describe your staffing and supervision structure. Identify key personnel for this project including roles, and experience (plus any relevant licenses or certificates not already mentioned): *

0/500
Please describe your process for performing work according to established expectations, timelines, and industry guidelines or standards. Include approach and/or software used for tracking client status and ensuring timely invoicing: *

0/500
Please describe your process for ensuring quality control of installations (or services) and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction:*

0/500
Please describe your policy or approach to addressing customer complaints and/or issues with installations or services: *

0/500

Community Benefits
Instructions for Community Benefits Part I

Please describe (if applicable):
- Applicant’s experience working within Low Income/Disadvantaged (LIDAC) communities, or existing relationships with or understanding of target communities (target communities include low-income and/or non-English speaking communities).
- Applicant’s experience working with first-language-not-English (FLNE) households or organizations, and any staff you have that speak other languages and would be on the contracting team*
*Note that King County has and can provide interpretation services for FLNE households if you do not have in-house language capacity for assigned leads.
Community Benefits Part I*

0/500
Instructions for Community Benefits Part II

Please describe (if applicable):
- Historical or proposed apprenticeships, employee learning or workforce development activities provided by the Applicant.
- Rebates or discounts for installations the Applicant will offer, or are proposing to attribute from another source, for the installations conducted as a part of this RA process.
- Extended manufacturer or service warranties proposed for installations conducted under this RA process (by virtue of Applicant staff qualifications or typical equipment used).
Community Benefits Part II*

0/500
Please describe (if applicable) any experience working in community buildings, family home child cares, and/or adult family homes: *

0/500
Please describe (if applicable) any volunteering or other community-focused involvement your firm may be involved with outside of regular business operations: *

0/500

Insurance Requirements
Please confirm that you have reviewed the County’s insurance requirements as described in the RFA and acknowledge that you understand the requested coverages:*

I confirmI do not confirm
Jumpstart Agreement
Please confirm that you have reviewed and agree to the paid work-based learning requirements, which is covered by King County, to host two trainees/year:*

I confirmI do not confirmOther (please explain)
WA Department of Commerce Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that, if not already enrolled in the QCN, we will be required to enroll to maintain an active status on the Energize roster.*

I acknowledgeI do not acknowledge

References
Provide a list of three (3) references, including contact information, for whom the Submitter has performed similar services within the last five (5) years. The preference is for Submitters to provide program-related references including, but not limited to, references from government-, utility, housing authority- or distributor-run heat pump programs. In lieu of this, customer references will also be accepted. Please include a 1-2 sentence description of each project.
Reference 1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title (or working relationship)*
(example: 'project manager', 'building manager', 'homeowner', etc.)
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Project Description*
Please limit to 1-2 sentences
Reference 2
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title (or working relationship)*
(example: 'project manager', 'building manager', 'homeowner', etc.)
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Project Description*
Please limit to 1-2 sentences
Reference 3
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title (or working relationship)*
(example: 'project manager', 'building manager', 'homeowner', etc.)
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Project Description*
Please limit to 1-2 sentences

Sample Quote
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2026 King County Energize Contractor Roster Application

Introduction

Energize Roster Selection

Applicant Information

Washington State Contractor Information

King County Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS)

Single Point of Contact

Application Submittal

Residential Heat Pumps

Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH)

Household Appliances

Induction Electric Stoves

Heat Pump Clothes Dryers

Residential Ventilation Systems

Residential Weatherization

Residential Oil Tank Decommissioning

Home Energy Audits

Water Savings Installations

Minor Home Repairs

Commercial HVAC Mechanical Systems

Commercial Weatherization

Commercial Oil Tank Decommissioning

Commercial Minor Building Repairs

Prevailing Wage Requirements

Scope of Services

Community Benefits

Insurance Requirements

Jumpstart Agreement

WA Department of Commerce Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) Acknowledgement

References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Sample Quote