Guaranteed energy savings performance contract

The Terrell County Board of Commissioners issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on May 11, 2026, seeking Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to design and implement a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract across various county facilities in Georgia. The selected ESCO will conduct an investment-grade audit and be responsible for identifying, engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and providing financing options for approved energy conservation measures. Key objectives include enhancing county facilities through guaranteed energy savings, reduced operational and maintenance costs, capital cost avoidance, and identification of new revenue opportunities. Qualified ESCOs must provide company background information, a minimum of five references from previous Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs, comprehensive documentation of Georgia-based projects, project development and management plans with organizational charts and team resumes, maintenance and warranty approaches, two years of audited financial statements, certificates of insurance, and letters of bonding capacity. Responses are limited to 25 pages, single-sided, with 10-point minimum font, excluding cover pages and financial documents, and must be submitted in three paper copies and one electronic copy to Mechelle Baker, County Administrator, at 235 E. Lee Street, Dawson, Georgia 39842. The deadline for responses was initially listed as June 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with a review period to follow and a formal ESCO selection date to be determined, after which execution of a Letter of Intent with the selected partner would proceed.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Applicants must disclose all performance guarantee shortfalls resulting in lawsuits and any local, state, or federal litigation involving corruption or bribery as part of the qualification review process. The Terrell County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all responses, waive minor irregularities, and request clarification of submissions. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are referenced in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the RFQ materials. All inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Mechelle Baker at mechelle.baker@terrellcountyga.gov.