NRA.docx

The document is a Notice of Extension of Award Posting from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) for Solicitation #5400027952 regarding NEBEC Program Consultants. The solicitation seeks comprehensive energy management services for 54 buildings totaling 5,802,277 gross square feet, with an annual energy consumption of 217,514,552 kWh of electricity and 5,977,281 CCF of natural gas. The original proposal due date was March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference held on February 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract will be a two-year term with three potential one-year renewal options, running from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030, and will be awarded to a single offeror based on technical proposal, experience/qualifications, and business proposal evaluations.

The project requires vendors to provide in-person and online energy auditing, measurement and verification, real-time reporting, and forecasting services across various MUSC facilities, including healthcare buildings like Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and research spaces such as the Hollings Cancer Center. Key personnel must include a Client Manager and Utilities Engineer with specific certifications like CMVP, CIAQP, CEM, and BESA. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must submit minority participation information. The pricing structure requires an annual fixed fee for all services, and the current annual energy expenditure of $24.7 million suggests a substantial potential contract value. Electronic proposal submissions are to be made through SCEIS, with vendors expected to demonstrate expertise in comprehensive energy management for complex, multi-building institutional environments.