Professional Services for Energy Savings Performance Contracting

The City of Pendleton, Oregon, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to provide professional services for an Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) program. This solicitation uses a one-step, qualifications-based selection process to identify the three highest-ranked responsive and qualified ESCOs for separate professional services agreements. The scope of work is limited to professional consulting services authorized via written task orders and specifically excludes physical construction, equipment installation, or design-build delivery. Services are divided into four phases: Technical Energy Analysis, Project Development Planning, ECM Design and Implementation Support, and Performance/Measurement and Verification (M&V) services. Potential improvement areas include HVAC controls, lighting, water conservation, solar, battery storage, and EV charging. To be eligible, respondents must be currently qualified under the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) ESCO Qualification Program and possess at least ten years of demonstrated ESPC or comparable turnkey energy services experience. The City will evaluate proposals based on Oregon municipal ESPC experience, water/wastewater facility expertise, project team qualifications, M&V approach, local presence, ability to secure grants, financial strength, and references from Oregon public entities. Proposed compensation must not be included in the submission. Selected agreements will have an initial four-year term with the possibility of three two-year extensions, for a maximum of ten years. Hard copy submissions are due by November 10, 2026, and must not exceed 30 printed sides to be considered responsive.