How to find environmental & energy government bids
Environmental consulting and remediation, waste and recycling, energy efficiency, renewables, EV charging and climate planning. Who buys it, how it is bought, what to watch in the solicitation, and where the open bids are now.
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Open bids right now
BidRover is tracking 575 open bids in environmental & energy. Where they are:
- United States · 250
- Germany · 54
- Canada · 50
- United Kingdom · 29
- Lithuania · 27
- Ukraine · 25
- Switzerland · 22
- Romania · 20
- RFP # 8131 Community Wildfire Protection PlanMassachusetts, United States · Due Oct 23, 2026
- Adquisicion De CombustibleDominican Republic · Due Oct 22, 2026
- Adquisicion De Tickets De CombustibleDominican Republic · Due Oct 21, 2026
- Material Processing and Recycling Equipment with Related Products and ServicesCanada · Due Nov 24, 2026
- Telehandler TenderCanada · Due Nov 12, 2026
- Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive ProjectCalifornia, United States · Due Dec 3, 2026
Who buys it
- State environmental agencies
- Cities and counties (solid waste, sustainability offices)
- Water and power utilities
- International climate and development funds
How it is bought
Consulting and remediation are typically bought by RFP or qualifications-based selection, while waste collection and recycling are multi-year service contracts or franchises awarded by RFP.
Energy upgrades often run as energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), where the contractor is repaid from guaranteed savings. Many states have laws and pre-qualified contractor lists for ESPCs, so check whether the agency is buying from such a list.
What to watch in the solicitation
- 01
Federal funding strings
Projects paid for with federal infrastructure money carry Build America, Buy America and Davis-Bacon requirements; EPA grants have their own procurement rules.
- 02
Certifications
Remediation and hazardous-materials work need trained, certified personnel (for example OSHA HAZWOPER) and state environmental licenses.
- 03
Performance guarantees
Energy projects may require measurement and verification of savings for years after installation.
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Long service terms
Waste and recycling contracts often run seven years or more, with fuel and CPI adjustments.
Codes and search terms
Federal notices are classified by NAICS code, so register and search under the codes that describe your work. BidRover classifies this category into the subcategories below, which are also good search terms on any portal.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services |
| 562910 | Remediation Services |
| 562111 | Solid Waste Collection |
| 221114 | Solar Electric Power Generation |
- Environmental remediation
- Environmental consulting
- Renewable energy
- Energy efficiency
- Solar energy
- Water & wastewater
- Waste management & recycling
- Conservation & natural resources
- Fuel & energy supply
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Questions
What is an energy savings performance contract?
An ESPC lets a public agency pay for energy upgrades out of the savings they produce, with the contractor guaranteeing the savings. Many states authorize them by statute and keep lists of qualified providers.
Who buys environmental consulting?
State environmental and transportation agencies, cities and counties, utilities and development funds, usually through RFPs or qualifications-based selection.
Do environmental projects funded by federal grants have special rules?
Yes. Federally funded infrastructure carries Build America, Buy America requirements, construction carries Davis-Bacon wage rates, and grant recipients follow federal procurement standards.