Energy Audit and Utility Allowance Study

Opportunity Home San Antonio, a public housing agency in Bexar County, Texas, is soliciting proposals for an Energy Audit and Utility Allowance Study covering 22 properties comprising 5,224 housing units. The procurement seeks a qualified, licensed energy audit firm to conduct comprehensive energy assessments following ASHRAE Level II standards, with objectives including analyzing energy consumption, identifying potential energy conservation measures, and developing utility allowance schedules. Proposing firms must demonstrate a minimum of five consecutive years of experience in energy audits and utility allowance studies, and submit detailed documentation proving their capabilities. The Request for Proposals (RFP) includes specific evaluation criteria weighted as follows: project management (35%), staff experience and competence (15%), past performance (25%), and pricing (15%). The proposal deadline is November 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with anticipated board approval in December 2025 and an initial one-year contract term with potential optional renewals.

The opportunity includes significant set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly around Section 3 and Small/Minority/Disadvantaged/Veteran Business Enterprise participation. HUD funding mandates that 25% of labor hours be worked by Section 3 Workers, with 5% by Targeted Section 3 Workers, and 10% of construction contract value or 3% of professional services contracts subcontracted to Section 3 Business Concerns. Contractors must submit a Section 3 Program Utilization Plan and demonstrate good faith efforts in hiring low-income individuals or public housing residents. Additionally, the RFP emphasizes Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, requiring detailed documentation of subcontractor and supplier engagement. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the audit across 22 properties suggests a substantial project scope. Non-compliance with these requirements could result in contract cancellation, termination, suspension, or debarment, underscoring the critical importance of meeting both technical and socioeconomic participation goals.