Home energy labeling

The State of South Carolina, specifically the Office of Regulatory Staff (SCORS) through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority Division of Procurement Services, is seeking a qualified contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive Home Energy Labeling Program for Richland County. The primary objective is to create a system that provides homeowners with accurate energy efficiency labels, promotes energy conservation, and facilitates real estate transactions through standardized energy information. Key deliverables include a fully functional web portal accessible via desktop and mobile devices, energy assessment tools with accurate modeling capabilities, Geographic Information System integration, secure database infrastructure, and automated energy label generation. The contractor must develop training materials for assessors and program administrators, as well as user guides for homeowners and real estate professionals. A pre-proposal conference was held on January 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by 5:00 PM that same day. Proposal submissions are due February 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with an anticipated award on March 13, 2024. The evaluation process is two-phased, with Phase I scoring based on proposed solution (50 points), experience and qualifications (30 points), and price (20 points). The three highest-ranked offerors will be invited to provide live virtual demonstrations in Phase II, which carries an additional 25 points.

No specific set-aside designations were identified in the procurement documents. The contract is structured with an initial two-year term and three one-year renewal options, for a maximum five-year contract period estimated to run from April 25, 2024, to April 24, 2029. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including information security and privacy insurance with limits of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate. The contractor will be responsible for identifying, training, and managing home energy assessors, coordinating with real estate professionals, and tracking program performance through monitoring and reporting systems. The total proposed cost for the five-year contract is $2,800, with a breakdown of $300 in one-time costs and $500 annual recurring costs. Specific cost categories include framework development, solution implementation, external outreach, community engagement, technical assistance, and database management. Contractors must comply with Department of Energy Home Energy Score Partnership Agreement requirements and establish quality assurance protocols, including quarterly rescoring of a minimum of five percent of all homes scored.