Request for Proposals for Professional Energy Engineering Services for the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Local Government Enegy Program

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 240d) for Professional Energy Engineering Services through the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Local Governments Energy Program. The procurement seeks qualified, independent Professional Engineering services firms with licensed engineers located in Texas to conduct and prepare energy assessment reports for schools and local governments. Required services include providing technical resources, financial assistance, and educational materials to identify energy efficiency strategies and cost savings across institutional, industrial, transportation, and residential sectors, with a specific focus on public independent school districts, municipalities, counties, and special districts. The project is anticipated to begin on October 2, 2025, with an initial contract term through August 31, 2026, and options for two additional one-year renewals through August 31, 2028. Key procurement dates include RFP issuance on August 25, 2025, written questions due by September 3, 2025, and proposals due by September 26, 2025, with contract execution targeted for October 1, 2025.

The procurement includes a significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting component, with statewide HUB goals of 23.7% for professional services. Respondents must complete a detailed Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan (HSP) that identifies subcontracting intentions and demonstrates good faith efforts to include Texas certified HUB vendors. The RFP encompasses approximately $1,200,000.00 in reimbursable funding, with a mandatory minimum 10% match from the successful respondent, which must meet specific Department of Energy (DOE) criteria and be approved prior to contract execution. Funding sources include oil overcharge funds and federal funds from litigation against oil companies for price control violations between 1973 and 1981. Prime contractors are required to submit monthly compliance reports and provide notification to subcontractors within ten working days of contract award, with potential enforcement actions including debarment for non-compliance with HUB requirements.