RFP No. 234120 Municipal Energy Master Plan

The City of Salem, Oregon has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 234120 for a comprehensive Municipal Energy Master Plan, seeking qualified firms to conduct an in-depth analysis of the city's energy consumption and develop strategic recommendations. The primary focus is on municipal facilities and operations, with key deliverables including establishing a baseline of existing energy consumption, identifying actions to reduce energy use, recommending renewable energy generation strategies, and creating a prioritized set of implementation measures spanning a 25-year period through 2050. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM local time, with the city intending to award the contract in May 2024 and anticipating a notice to proceed in June 2024. The RFP evaluation criteria will emphasize the firm's qualifications, proposed approach, and fee structure, with a requirement for detailed pricing information covering various levels of energy conservation and renewable energy generation measures. Firms responding to the RFP will be expected to prepare a comprehensive plan that provides long-term modeling and actionable strategies for municipal energy efficiency.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or impose restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, effectively opening the opportunity to a wide range of potential vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While a specific award value is not provided, the RFP indicates the city's total energy budget for 2023 is $4,607,887, comprising $337,292 for natural gas and $4,270,585 for electricity. Funding for the Energy Master Plan will be sourced from the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant program. The selected firm will be required to enter into a Personal Services Agreement with the City of Salem, and the city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted in response to this RFP.