Specifications include, but are not limited to: GEFA is seeking a consultant to provide weatherization training services in strategic areas of the state. Weatherization technology development and adoption is accelerating across the state of Georgia and historic levels of federal funding for commercial and residential energy efficiency are flowing into the state. These forces combined are creating a need to train a modern workforce to implement and maintain best practices and methodologies in weatherization. GEFA is especially interested in training services that address the following technical and programmatic areas: Technical The successful Consultant(s) will have advanced training-level knowledge/capabilities in the following areas: • Lead-safe work practices certification • OSHA (add specific classes?) • Residential energy retrofit installer and electrification training (RIT) • Energy auditor • ASHRAE standards and proper tools use • Weatherization Assistant version 10 (WA10) • Building science principles • Best practices cross-training • Crew lead • Manufactured homes • Weatherization of multi-family • Solar initiatives • Combustion Safety, Air Exchange, and Indoor Air Quality Programmatic The successful Consultant(s) will have current “best practices” knowledge/capabilities in the following areas: • General weatherization program best practices o General office procedures (for client intake and data entry staff) o Weatherization office staff and crews’ soft skills (e.g., interpersonal, communication, listening) • Invoicing procedures • Blending and braiding funds • Federal grants management • Online software programs (Hancock and WA10 cross-training) • Weatherization of multi-family units