Energy Savings Performance Contracting

The Hawaii State Procurement Office is issuing a solicitation to establish a pre-qualified vendor list of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) capable of executing energy saving performance contracting projects for state and county agencies. This initiative is conducted under the authority of HAR 3-122 and HRS §103D-303, with the primary goal of identifying ESCOs that can participate in future secondary solicitations for energy efficiency projects. Pre-qualified ESCOs will be eligible to compete for Guaranteed Energy Savings (GES) contracts through subsequent solicitations, with the potential to enter into agreements with state or county agencies to implement energy conservation measures. The resulting vendor list will serve as a resource for agencies to procure ESCO services on an as-needed basis during the contract term, which is expected to range from a minimum of five million dollars to a maximum of fifty million dollars. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, with the possibility of re-soliciting for additional ESCOs after the first year if needed. The solicitation, titled "Energy Savings Performance Contracting" with the reference number P24003375, was posted on June 27, 2024, with a response deadline of August 15, 2024. The contract is managed by the Hawaii State Procurement Office, with Matthew Chow serving as the primary contact. The procurement aims to streamline future energy efficiency projects by establishing a qualified vendor pool, thereby facilitating timely and cost-effective implementation of energy-saving initiatives across government facilities. The process includes provisions for updates and clarifications through multiple addenda, ensuring transparency and clarity in the solicitation and selection procedures. The contract size is estimated to be between five million and fifty million dollars, reflecting the scope and scale of potential ESPC projects.