RFQ CLEAN ENERGY ASSESSMENT FOR SHUTESBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Town of Shutesbury is soliciting a Professional Engineering Firm to conduct a comprehensive clean energy assessment for the Shutesbury Elementary School. The primary objective is to develop a strategic plan to eliminate on-site fossil fuel use by 2050, specifically focusing on the removal of an unreliable oil tank and the transition to decarbonized building systems. The selected firm will review existing decarbonization roadmaps and audits to provide prioritized technology options based on feasibility, cost, and operational impact, ultimately delivering a final plan to support a Decarbonization Accelerator Grant application and the creation of construction design documents. Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications consisting of two hard copies and one electronic PDF copy on a flash drive by December 18, 2026. Evaluation is based on the firm's relevant experience in decarbonization and electrification, capacity to staff the project, approach to the work, and familiarity with Massachusetts procurement laws. Required documentation includes a cover sheet, estimated pricing, reference lists, and certifications regarding non-collusion, tax compliance, and debarment status. The contract requires professional liability insurance of at least one million dollars and adherence to the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law, with all invoices requiring weekly certified payroll records. Labor participation goals are set at 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women.