Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract

Charlton County, Georgia is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the design and implementation of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract across multiple county facilities. The procurement seeks qualified Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to conduct investment-grade audits, identify energy conservation measures, and provide engineering, design, installation, maintenance, and financing options under a fixed-cost scenario in accordance with OCGA Title 50, Chapter 37. Key deliverables include comprehensive energy audits, identification and engineering of conservation measures, equipment installation, ongoing maintenance services, and financing solutions. The primary objectives are to improve county facilities while generating guaranteed energy savings, operational and maintenance cost avoidance, capital cost reductions, and identifying new revenue sources. Qualified respondents must demonstrate significant experience with completed Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs, with a minimum of five references required, and must provide a comprehensive list of all such programs previously implemented in Georgia. Proposals are limited to twenty-five pages (excluding cover letters and tables of contents) and must address executive summary, company background and experience, project development methodology, project management approach, and five years of financial statements, along with descriptions of product and material selection, warranty handling, and equipment maintenance approaches. The submission deadline is 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2026, with three paper copies and one electronic copy to be delivered to Becky Harden, County Administrator, at 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B, Folkston, Georgia 31537. The tentative procurement schedule includes submission review on June 10, 2026, formal ESCO selection on June 18, 2026, and execution of the Master Development Agreement in June 2026.

The RFQ documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are detailed in the available procurement documents. The RFQ does not disclose a specific funding amount or budget range for this project, leaving the award value undetermined at the time of posting. Charlton County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses and to waive irregularities when in the county's best interest. Prospective respondents should contact the county directly for clarification on budget parameters, facility specifications, and any additional technical requirements not addressed in the RFQ document.