Nebec program consultants

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking qualified consultants for a Non-Equipment Based Energy Conservation Program (NEBEC) for its Downtown Charleston facilities through RFP #5400027952. The comprehensive energy management services will cover 54 buildings totaling 5,802,277 gross square feet, with an annual energy consumption of 217,514,552 kWh of electricity and 5,977,281 CCF of natural gas, representing approximately $24.7 million in energy expenditures. Vendors must provide in-person and online energy auditing, measurement and verification, real-time reporting, and forecasting services while balancing energy optimization with user comfort. Key personnel requirements include a Client Manager, Utilities Engineer, and Consultants holding specific certifications such as CMVP, CIAQP, CEM, and BESA. The RFP requires electronic proposal submissions through SCEIS, with proposals due March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, and a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract will be awarded to a single offeror based on technical proposal, experience/qualifications, and business proposal evaluations, with a two-year term and three potential one-year renewal options running from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must submit minority participation information with their proposals. The contract requires pricing to be submitted as an annual fixed fee for all services provided. The project scope encompasses a diverse range of facilities, including healthcare buildings like the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, Ashley River Tower, and University Hospital, as well as academic and research spaces such as the Basic Science Building, Clinical Sciences Building, and Hollings Cancer Center. Potential bidders should be prepared to integrate with existing MUSC infrastructure and provide comprehensive energy management solutions that can potentially generate significant cost savings across the institution's extensive facility portfolio. Although a specific budget range is not directly stated, the current annual energy expenditure of $24.7 million suggests a substantial potential value for the selected vendor. The competitive solicitation is open to qualified energy conservation consultants who can demonstrate expertise in comprehensive energy management and optimization strategies for complex, multi-building institutional environments.