Comprehensive Energy Management Services

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC), is seeking qualified Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to implement a comprehensive, performance-based Energy Management Services Program (EMSP) with guaranteed energy savings across multiple municipal and school facilities in Essex County. The MVPC will select the most highly qualified ESCO to provide investment-grade audits, facility improvement measures, and ongoing maintenance and monitoring services to achieve energy and cost savings. Respondents must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) as eligible to provide Energy Management Services, and the selected ESCO will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds. Responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are due by September 16, 2010, and the MVPC anticipates selecting the ESCO by October 28, 2010.

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The RFQ does not specify any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided about any incumbent vendors or contractors currently providing energy management services to the participating municipalities and school districts. The RFQ outlines pricing options, including open book, closed book, and firm fixed price approaches, but does not include any award value or budget range details. The selected ESCO will be required to implement the EMSP with guaranteed energy savings, but the specific contract amounts are not disclosed in the available documentation.