RFP for Energy Efficiency

Westwood Heights Schools, a public school district located in Flint, Michigan, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) to implement comprehensive energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades across five district facilities. The procurement targets approximately 1,400 students and seeks a NAESCO and Federal IDIQ accredited Energy Service Company (ESCO) to provide a turnkey energy conservation program. The proposed energy conservation measures (ECMs) include extensive upgrades such as energy management control systems, LED lighting conversions, motion sensors, HVAC system improvements, building envelope enhancements, motor upgrades, and air management systems. Proposers must develop a multi-year facility plan demonstrating proven, commercially available technologies that result in verifiable energy savings. The RFP requires detailed submissions covering project approach, personnel qualifications, safety records, equipment relationships, training programs, and references from three completed performance contracts within the past five years. Key dates include a mandatory job walk on June 12th, 2018, proposal submissions due on June 25th, 2018 at 2:00 pm EST, and top proposers presenting to the Board on July 11th, 2018.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must submit annual reports, audited financial statements, and documentation of financing sources to demonstrate financial capability. The district reserves the right to reject any proposals and will award the contract to the respondent offering the best value, with final contract approval resting with the Westwood Heights Board of Education. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope of work encompasses energy efficiency improvements across five district facilities, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The solicitation targets comprehensive facility upgrades at Academy West, McMonagle Elementary School, Hamady Middle/High School, Gillespie Elementary School, and the Keyser Building, indicating a district-wide approach to energy efficiency and infrastructure modernization.