7-20260609115251 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi is requesting qualifications from Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) approved by the Mississippi Development Authority to provide city-wide energy management services covering streetlights, traffic lights, and all city-owned or managed facilities under RFQ 7-20260609115251, with proposals due July 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ESCOs headquartered in Mississippi receive preference to the extent permitted by law.

The scope encompasses investment-grade energy audits and energy performance contracting designed to maximize energy savings while minimizing burden on the city's annual budget. The selected ESCO will serve as prime contractor and sole point of contact responsible for project design, implementation, equipment installation, and long-term warranty services. A written energy savings guarantee stated in units of energy to be saved is required; cost savings beyond the guaranteed minimum are retained by the City. The ESCO must maintain minimum general liability insurance of $5 million and workers' compensation insurance as required by Mississippi state law, and must be properly registered to do business in Mississippi.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Andrew Conference Room at the Hood Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson. Responses must include five physical bound copies (limited to 30 pages, excluding cover pages, cover letters, tables of contents, and resumes) plus one electronic copy submitted via www.jacksonmsbids.com. Site visits will not be conducted until after ESCO selection.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scale: firm profile (20 points), technical approach (20 points), financial approach and cost savings (50 points), and references (10 points). The City reserves the right to reject all submissions and reserves the option to enter into an Energy Services Contract, Energy Performance Contract, or other energy services agreement permitted by Mississippi Code 31-7-14 based on what it determines to be the best course of action.