Energy Action Plan for the City of Livingston

The City of Livingston, Montana is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive Energy Action Plan focused on reducing municipal greenhouse gas emissions through Strategic Energy Management (SEM). The procurement involves creating a strategic roadmap for energy conservation across key municipal facilities including City Hall, City-County Complex, Public Works Campus, six municipal water wells, Civic Center, Cemetery and Parks, and the city's vehicle fleet. Specific deliverables include conducting a community workshop, establishing energy conservation goals, translating long-term objectives into actionable strategies, identifying and prioritizing energy efficiency projects, developing benchmarking and monitoring processes, creating operational policies for municipal buildings, setting construction standards, and developing a communication plan. The Request for Proposals (RFP) 20084 requires proposers to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their qualifications, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on June 21, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm qualifications (30%), staffing and project organization (25%), work plan (35%), and cost (10%), with an evaluation committee reviewing submissions and potentially conducting interviews or requesting a Best and Final Offer (BAFO).

Based on the available documentation, there are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types mentioned in the procurement documents. The project has a budgeted amount of $50,000, with an anticipated project cost of $25,000, which will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The contract aims to be completed within 6 months of award, targeting a comprehensive approach to energy conservation that includes assessing the city's 75-vehicle fleet and various municipal buildings. While detailed building-specific modeling is not required, proposers are expected to provide rough order of magnitude improvements for prioritizing energy and water efficiency projects. The city is seeking a consultant who can offer flexible yet meaningful guidance for future energy-saving actions, with the ultimate goal of positioning Livingston as a leader in municipal energy conservation and sustainability. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents.