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<br />qualified vendors. <br /> <br />Manage vendor selection and contracting processes. This <br />includes developing contracts with the contractors and <br />overseeing invoicing and payment schedules. <br />Central Pines (lead) will facilitate a <br />contract with the navigation vendor. <br />The navigation vendor may choose to <br />execute contracts with the participating <br />electrification and clean energy <br />vendors. <br /> <br />f. Accessibility <br />Develop strategies to increase access to electrification and <br />clean energy technologies for renters, moderate income <br />households, and potentially, low-income households. This <br />may include identifying gap financing tools and partners <br />(as referenced above). Contract amendments may be <br />made to support implementation of these strategies. <br />Central Pines and the navigation vendor <br />(lead) with input from participating <br />local governments (supporting role) <br />Identify barriers and propose solutions to improve <br />participation. <br /> <br /> <br />g. Contractor Recruitment and Education <br />Engage HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other related <br />contractors, including both new and legacy local <br />businesses, to generate interest in the program – and <br />ensure that proper skillsets are being learned to install <br />these types of technologies. <br />Navigation vendor (lead) <br /> <br /> <br />Deliverables – Central Pines: <br />• Create meeting schedules, agendas, and summaries. <br />• Complete and compliantly issue RFPs and collect vendor selection documentation. <br />• Create and execute engagement strategy – like outreach materials and event plans. <br />• Plan and support community events, in person and online, focused on electrification and clean <br />energy awareness. <br />• Create program design framework and implementation roadmap. <br />• Report on low- and moderate-income level engagement and access strategies. <br />• Coordination of bulk purchasing (if the opportunity presents itself) and coordination of <br />incentives from vendors (i.e. extended periods of warranty). <br /> <br />Timeline <br />• Project Start: October <br />• November/December 2025 – Issue contracts and invoicing <br />• Phase 1 (Coordination, Program Design, and RFPs): October 2025 – March 2025 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: FE7591C6-F85F-8EB3-812A-D3E9FE0DF997