RFP-14-26 ESPC Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington KY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet, is seeking an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) for the Kentucky Horse Park located in Fayette County, Lexington. The Request for Proposal (RFP-14-26) invites Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to provide comprehensive energy and water management services and capital improvements. Key deliverables include conducting a technical energy audit, developing a project scope, implementing energy-efficient improvements, and guaranteeing specific annual energy, water, and operational savings. The ESCO must provide a solution with no initial capital costs to the Kentucky Horse Park, with savings sufficient to cover project costs including debt service, contractor fees, and maintenance. The proposal evaluation will comprehensively assess technical approach, financial approach, legal considerations, existing workload, and overall responsiveness to the RFP. Critical dates include a site visit scheduled for August 6, 2025, at the Kentucky Horse Park Maintenance Building, with proposals due electronically by September 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The contract is recommended for a maximum term of twelve years, during which the selected ESCO will be responsible for implementing and guaranteeing energy conservation measures.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project may be funded through the Kentucky Green Bank, with the ESCO expected to leverage tax-exempt financing or alternative methods to minimize financing costs. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the ESCO will be required to integrate with existing infrastructure at the Kentucky Horse Park facilities. The RFP indicates that finalist ESCOs will be expected to participate in interviews and oral presentations as part of the selection process. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract is performance-based, meaning the ESCO's compensation will be directly tied to verified energy and water savings achieved. Interested vendors can contact Amanda Greer at 502-782-8545 or Amanda.Greer@ky.gov for additional information, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the MoveIT platform. The procurement falls under commodity code 91016 for Energy Conservation Services, targeting comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades.