AGREEMENT FOR ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON

The University of Houston System ("Owner") is seeking statements of qualifications from interested firms to provide energy savings performance services for facilities on the University of Houston Main campus. The selected firm(s) will be responsible for conducting analysis of energy consumption, providing effective solutions for energy reduction, and managing the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The scope of work includes analysis, design engineering, preparation of engineering plans and specifications, installation, commissioning, monitoring and verification of savings, and ongoing management of the ESPC projects. A mandatory pre-submittal meeting will be held on October 7, 2024, and qualifications are due by November 13, 2024. The Owner anticipates entering into agreements for services with multiple qualified firms for an initial term of three years, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year terms.

The RFQ includes requirements for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plans, with a 32.9% HUB subcontracting goal for each contract awarded. Respondents will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet this goal and make a good faith effort to award subcontracts to HUBs over the life of the contract. The RFQ does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or budget ranges for the energy savings services. Funding for the project will come from the University of Houston's utility budget, but the specific amounts are not disclosed.