Energy Performance Contracting Services: Investment Grade Audit and EPC Project

Pitkin County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive energy performance contracting services, including an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) and an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project, with an optional Facilities Condition Assessment. The scope encompasses evaluating county buildings for energy and water efficiency improvements, renewable energy integration, decarbonization efforts, and microgrid expansion, with the goal of developing a detailed 10-year capital repair and maintenance plan. The contract is initially for one year, with up to four renewal options, and involves delivering a final report that details deficiencies, recommended corrective measures, cost estimates, and digital photographs for 12 key facilities. An add alternate scope involves conducting a facilities condition assessment for these buildings, providing prioritized repair data, condition indices, and exportable maintenance information, all aligned with county policies and federal regulations. The procurement process emphasizes a weighted evaluation criteria, with 40% assigned to the proposer’s relevant experience, 30% to estimated costs, 20% to approach and methodology, and 10% to qualifications and references. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by November 21, 2025, with a validity period of at least 60 days. The contract incorporates federal requirements under 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including compliance with EEO, Davis-Bacon, anti-kickback, environmental, and debarment statutes, and is subject to annual appropriations by the county. Deliverables become property of the county upon completion, and the contract includes provisions for renewal, modifications, and termination, with no explicit packaging, marking, or shipping standards specified. The proposal submission must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, not exceeding 15 pages, with signatures from authorized personnel, and include all necessary certifications and references.