Title
Performance Contracting RFP: ESCO Selection
History
In November 2014, the Village sought proposals from qualified Energy Services Company (ESCO) to conduct an investment grade audit of Village facilities and to implement an Energy Performance Contract. The Village is initially interested in contracting for a full range of energy-related capital improvements at the Village’s Sportsplex and Cultural Center facilities. Attached are the RFP document, ESCO selection process and timeline, and a scoring tool.
In the RFP document, the following criteria were included:
a. The ESCO is required to provide comprehensive infrastructure and energy-related capital improvement services. All facilities owned, managed or operated by the Village at any time during the term of the performance contract shall be considered.
b. The ESCO must have the demonstrated technical and managerial capabilities to provide a comprehensive set of energy and water services including, but not limited to design, acquisition, installation, training and commissioning of new and/or existing energy systems, as well as, project monitoring and savings measurement and verification.
c. Monitoring and verification services shall include appropriate measurement and timely reporting of the performance of and savings from the project. ESCO must have the technical capability to address a broad range of systems including, mechanical systems, (HVAC) systems, lighting systems, building envelope systems, specialty systems, water and sewage systems etc.
d. The project must result in a guaranteed minimum annual energy, water, and operations and maintenance (O&M) savings, as well as defined levels of occupant comfort, maintenance, monitoring, training or other services. The guarantee is required to cover the cost of this service. This may or may not be financed.
e. Additional services may include operation and maintenance for all improvements and/or training of Village staff on routine maintenance and o...
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