8939-0-2020-DR Green Physical Needs Assessment and Energy Audit

The Community Development Authority (CDA) of Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive Green Physical Needs Assessment (GPNA) and Energy Audit for 904 public housing and multifamily housing units across 47 developments. The procurement involves a detailed physical inspection using a sampling methodology that includes 10% of dwelling units, 20% of dwelling buildings, 100% of non-dwelling units and common areas, with at least 50% of Section 504 designated units inspected. The selected contractor must complete both a GPNA and Energy Audit in compliance with HUD requirements, utilizing HUD's PNA tool software and adhering to 24 CFR Part 905 and applicable energy codes. Deliverables include draft and final reports with the completed PNA tool and XML file for HUD submission, due within 120 days of the contract effective date. Contractors must demonstrate one year of experience with Public Housing Authorities and five years of experience in building systems inspections, with specific requirements for GPNA and energy audit expertise. The evaluation will award points based on experience (30 points), qualifications (20 points), approach/work plan (20 points), Section 3/MBE commitment (10 points), and pricing (20 points). The RFP was issued on April 27, 2020, with a submission deadline of May 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST.

The procurement includes Section 3 and Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) commitments, suggesting opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must obtain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, statutory Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 with six years of post-contract coverage. The contractor must hold certifications from recognized energy auditor organizations such as AEE, BPI, or RESNET. All work products and deliverables will become the sole property of the CDA, with strict prohibitions on publishing or sharing materials without written approval. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the assessment covering 47 developments and 904 housing units suggests a significant contract opportunity. The contract term is set at 120 days from the final signature date, and the contractor must provide firm fixed pricing that encompasses all labor, materials, supplies, and associated costs for both the GPNA and Energy Audit components, with detailed cost proposals including labor rates, direct and indirect costs, overhead, and profit margins.