Request for Qualifications for Energy Services Program

The City of Cedartown, Georgia is seeking qualified Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) approved by the National Association of Energy Services Companies to implement a comprehensive city-wide energy management program across all municipal facilities. The initiative is authorized under Georgia law O.C.G.A. §§ 50-37-1 et seq. and will involve the selection of a single firm to conduct an investment-grade energy audit as part of a professional development agreement. Only firms with NAESCO certification are eligible to respond, ensuring a high level of technical expertise and proven experience in energy performance contracting. The solicitation, identified as PE-71551-NONST-2027-000000015, was posted on July 15, 2026, and responses are due by August 31, 2026, with all work to be performed within the city limits of Cedartown, Georgia. The City will evaluate proposals based on the firm’s qualifications, past performance, and ability to deliver measurable energy savings and operational improvements. Edward Guzman serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation and can be reached at 770-748-3220 or eguzman@cedartowngeorgia.gov for inquiries regarding the RFQ process. While no set-aside provisions or NAICS code are specified, this opportunity is targeted exclusively at entities meeting the NAESCO certification standard and is open to firms capable of supporting long-term energy efficiency goals for public infrastructure. The City aims to establish a partnership that will reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and improve facility performance through data-driven energy solutions, with the initial investment-grade audit laying the foundation for potential future energy savings performance contracts. All interested parties must submit their qualifications through the official Georgia Procurement Registry portal by the stated deadline.